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VisionTek HD2600 Pro 512MB DX10 questions

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crashboss

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hello i am a 16 year old noob , this BF i am planning on buying a VisionTek HD2600 Pro 512MB DX10 agp version from best-buy. http://bfads.net/VisionTek-HD2600-Pro-512MB-DX10-PCIE-or-AGP-Graphics-Card-at-Best-Buy
It's only $99 and i play counter strike source the most out of all the other games , i was wondering if i can run CSS with everything high and still get 60+ fps constant. I don't like to play at any higher res than 1280 x 1024 , i'll prolly play at 1024*768

My pc does not have PCI-Express slot

this is what i am currently playing css on ,
P4 3.2ghz
1 gig ram (256*4)
evga 5200 graphics cars ( very old)
total of 274 gb hdd space
400 watt PSU , gonna install this PSU tomorrow , i will be replacing my old 240watt.
creative sound card. (5.1 max)

I run css in 800*600 res with everything at low except for texture which is @ high and i get over 60 fps in any map with even a full 32 man server. i actually get about 100 fps in dust 2 with a 5 v 5 or similar. during fight fps drop to bout 65 to 75. no biggie..
i don't know how my 5200 manages to get me those decent fps.

how does the 2600 pro compare to this card , http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102073 , i really want a fast gpu for under 100 bucks because i want to play bf2 , stalker , pro street , TDU , oblivion all with decent settings and being able to get 60+fps constant.

BTW MY WHOLE PC COST ME 50 BUCKS , IT ALSO CAME WITH A 19 INCH LCD. ALL FROM MY BROTHERS WORK (Raytheon ftw?). sorry for caps.
 
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yea, css will run like a champ on that @ 1024x768, maybe even 1280x1024.
 
Random Murderer said:
yea, css will run like a champ on that @ 1024x768, maybe even 1280x1024.
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YAY !!!!!

I'm prolly going to have trouble installing the PSU. I just replace the PSU and take the connectors and connect em to there place right? , i don't have to go to my bios and set voltage right? i don't want to fry anything in my pc .. this is a good PSU for the price.

i am on a 240 watt psu atm and i was wondering if i have to adjust the voltage on anything because im gonna install the 400 watt one.. or does the PSU automatically adjust the voltage because its just a universal thing?
 
Just plug it in and go:)
 
go with the 2600. the 1650 has a little more bandwidth for the memory, but the 2600 has more raw computing power.
 
Random Murderer said:
yea, css will run like a champ on that @ 1024x768, maybe even 1280x1024.
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On my 2600xt I get around 180fps maxed 1280x1024 with no AA and max AF.

But I wouldn't waste money on the 512mb, its next to useless, "MAY" see 1-2 fps gain over a 256mb card in high resolutions and higher settings in games.
 
niko084 said:
On my 2600xt I get around 180fps maxed 1280x1024 with no AA and max AF.

But I wouldn't waste money on the 512mb, its next to useless, "MAY" see 1-2 fps gain over a 256mb card in high resolutions and higher settings in games.
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i agree completely with this statement. with a card like this, you won't really be able to play at resolutions that will completely utilize 512 of onboard ram. it's nice to brag about, but it's not worth the extra cash.
 
Random Murderer said:
i agree completely with this statement. with a card like this, you won't really be able to play at resolutions that will completely utilize 512 of onboard ram. it's nice to brag about, but it's not worth the extra cash.
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but the 2600 pro with 256 mb of vram is like the same price as the 2600 pro with 512 mb , im going to buy it on bf only for 99 bucks though...

can u guys please compare a x1650 pro with the 2600 pro 512 mb ?
 
crashboss said:
but the 2600 pro with 256 mb of vram is like the same price as the 2600 pro with 512 mb , im going to buy it on bf only for 99 bucks though...

can u guys please compare a x1650 pro with the 2600 pro 512 mb ?
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Leaves the 1650pro in the DUST!
Compares closer to a stock clocked 1950gt without AA, little slower...

If they are the same price well then i guess why not...
But if it costs more than like $5 more I wouldn't bother.
 
niko084 said:
Leaves the 1650pro in the DUST!
Compares closer to a stock clocked 1950gt without AA, little slower...

If they are the same price well then i guess why not...
But if it costs more than like $5 more I wouldn't bother.
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if its only a $5 difference i would just spend the extra bit. it it's like $20, go with the 256 card.
as far as the 1650 and 2600 go, the 2600 pro is your better choice. like i said earlier, the 1650 pro has more memory bandwidth but the 2600 pro will still outrun it in 90% of the games/tests.
just go with the 2600 pro.
 
I am overly excited guys... i have never had a such a good pc in my life... always been on those crappy 1.8 ghz or less.

2600 pro it is then, i never knew the 2600 would friggin school x1650 pro !!! omfg !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do u know what this means? this means i can play oblivion , stalker , tdu , pro street , css , vegas , dark messiah , crysis , bf2.... all on decent to maxed out settings all for 100 dollars !!!!!!!!!!!:roll::rockout::toast::respect:
 
another question , i have the ultra V series 400 watt power supply. I am on a hp compaq d530 cmt , its a OEM. it comes with a 240 watt PSU ... and my 400 watt PSU which i haven't installed yet supports intel and amd motherboards... so that means i can install the new PSU correct ? because my pc is made by intel since its OEM ... i just don't want my pc to fry the second i turn my pc on with the new PSU which is 400 watts.
 
crashboss said:
I am overly excited guys... i have never had a such a good pc in my life... always been on those crappy 1.8 ghz or less.

2600 pro it is then, i never knew the 2600 would friggin school x1650 pro !!! omfg !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! do u know what this means? this means i can play oblivion , stalker , tdu , pro street , css , vegas , dark messiah , crysis , bf2.... all on decent to maxed out settings all for 100 dollars !!!!!!!!!!!:roll::rockout::toast::respect:
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Well.... Vegas' Crysis..... not going to happen over low/medium....

But they eat up even the 1650xt.
If you can budge to a 2600xt you would really be kicken they go head to head with 1950pro's - AA.
 
for some odd reason i can run vegas on my pc , everything low 13 fps . i have seen this guys play crysis on everything low.. 20 to 30 fps with a 9600 pro and a slower cpu than mine.

just to verify more we are talking bout this card correct?
http://bfads.net/VisionTek-HD2600-Pro-512MB-DX10-PCIE-or-AGP-Graphics-Card-at-Best-Buy

I am amazed that the hd2600 pro agp version will eat up the xt and the pro !!!
there isn't a difference between a 2600 pro and a hd 2600 pro right? just wondering because i don't want there to be any confusion. as long as they are both the same cards.
 
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crashboss said:
for some odd reason i can run vegas on my pc , everything low 13 fps . i have seen this guys play crysis on everything low.. 20 to 30 fps with a 9600 pro and a slower cpu than mine.

just to verify more we are talking bout this card correct?
http://bfads.net/VisionTek-HD2600-Pro-512MB-DX10-PCIE-or-AGP-Graphics-Card-at-Best-Buy

I am amazed that the hd2600 pro agp version will eat up the xt and the pro !!!
there isn't a difference between a 2600 pro and a hd 2600 pro right? just wondering because i don't want there to be any confusion. as long as they are both the same cards.
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Someone play crysis on a 9600 at 20-30fps.... Maybe in 640x480 resolution... :roll:

And yes I'm CERTAIN about that card.

Radeon 9800 256mb is the "Minimum" as stated by EA... And we all know what "Minimum" means...
*Minimum*- It will finish the install..........

They are all HD2*** cards, just some only say 2600/2900 etc without the HD...
 
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Nice :) , in single player games i usually dont give a shit bout how my graphics look like unless its crysis. in multilayer however, i like my graphics so thats why ima with the visiontek hd2600 pro !! :)
 
Take a look at that link... The Sapphire card is a MUCH better and faster card for a few $$ more once you consider you are not paying tax... It will blow the socks off that Visiontek 2600pro.
 
tried installing the new psu but no luck , the psu fits buts its long but small in width than the pld one so i can really screw it in either.

is there any way the 2600 pro will work with my current 240 watt PSU?
 
Are you trying to replace a PSU in a Gateway or Dell or something?
 
no , my pc is a HP Compaq Business Desktop d530 , here is the link where u can look at specs for it , http://h18002.www1.hp.com/products/quickspecs/11632_div/11632_div.HTML , there are 3 types of this pc , mines the best one it's called the " Convertible Minitower "

the whole pc was only 50 bucks from my brothers company and it came with a 19 inch lcd as well.


please help , will the 2600 pro be able to run on my 240 watt PSU? my pc isn't that power intensive.
 
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