XFX 7600GT vs BFG 7800GS 256MB AGP Video Card

[ComradeKin]

I have an Athlon XP 2600+. I heard that the 7600GT was very much similar to the 7800GS. I would like to know which card is the better of the two and if the differences are truly minimal. Keep in mind that I do not intend to overclock any card at all, though I have the choice between a 7600GT by XFX, which already comes overclocked I think and the 7800GS by BFG. I am planning on getting one of the AGP 256MB versions. I want to be able to max out settings at 1280 x 1024. Links below:

BFG Tech BFGR78256GSOC GeForce 7800GS 256MB GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814143046

XFX PVT73AUDE3 GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814150210

 

[PC eye]

Either model and the MSI Radeon X1300 Pro used here will easily handle the 1280x1024 resolution. Brand wise the BFG name goes much further here. However posting links from your shopping cart are useless since only you can actually see what is in your cart.

For a look at the BFG model, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143046

For the XFX 7600GT, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150210

If they were both the same make the most likely recommendation here would be to go with the 7600GT model to save on cost. For that price however you can choose from other makes to see good results and maybe save more. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143049&ATT=14-143-049&CMP=OTC-17exta6

 

[maroon1]

7800GS may perform the same or slightly better than 7600GT

I with go with 7600GT for three reasons:
1- 7600GT cost less
2- 7600GT is smaller in size, so it will take less space
3- 7600GT consume less power

 

[PC eye]

I searched for something other then the XFX brand when there was no other with the 7600GT seen at newegg. What happened the search came right back to newegg to find the BFG model seen there for a better price on a better brand. Their product warrantees are also better it seems.