Time to buy a new GFX card

[lazygecko]

I'm using a GeForce 6600GT currently. I'm looking for a noticable step up in performance for a reasonable price. I don't need to run the latest games with 1600x1200 8xAA.

[Hellcom]

I'm guessing a budget of $200 as that is about what you need to spend to make it worth your while. Why not check these two out, one ATI the other Nvidia:

ASUS ATI x1950 256MB Pro $179.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121031

Compared to your current card:

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=180&card2=466

or

XFX Nvidia GeForce 7900GS 256MB $189.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150209

Compared to your current card:

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=180&card2=443

Out of those the ATI x1950 is much better value and more powerful, but you might prefer Nvidia as they have better driver support for linux (if you are into that) and if you have brand loyalty to Nvidia for some reason etc...

The two suggested compared:

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=443&card2=466

[Effef]

A 7600GT is also a good buy.

Here is a passive version:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814125025

[lazygecko]

I forgot it has to be AGP. Not ready to switch motherboard just yet.

[Pyrion]

An ATI Radeon X1950 Pro 256MB AGP is as high as you can go then. Though that's probably a bit outside your price range. A GF7800GS would also do it, although the X1950 is faster.

[lazygecko]

I found a Sapphire Radeon X1950 Pro 512MB DDR3. The price is OK in my book.