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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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would it be better to get an agp geforce 6800 128 meg with ddr3? or a agp geforce 6800 256 non ddr3?
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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good question
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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^^^ wow, very informative post =p

Do you have the model numbers or a link to the products (newegg)? No one can tell which is better with just those specs~
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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i would go with geforce 6800 256 non ddr3.
Old Apr 23, 2006 | 03:17 PM
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here an opinion from a computer tech...

look at the bit interface for the memory on both cards. a 256-bit 128 meg cards will outperform a 128-bit 256 meg card. when it comes to the nvidia 6800 gpu, you will get a noticible peformance gain either way you go. when it comes to video cards, the more you spend, the more you gain. so what you choice really depends on is your budget. i would recommend going with an xfx 6800 256 meg 256-bit card
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Id probably go with the 128megger. Im running a 6600gt right now. Used to have a 6800gt but I sold it with my comp. Good cards either way you go!
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I only run Radeon's in my machine. Not a fan of nVidia.
Old Apr 24, 2006 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by THansenite
I only run Radeon's in my machine. Not a fan of nVidia.
i use to be that way, but after a 128 meg 6800gt spanked my 256meg x800pro i converted to the darkside
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