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I'm looking for a new video card and I have some possible purchases but I was interested in whatever opinions you (collective you) may have to offer. I'm expecting an ASUS crossfire board to be on my doorstep any day now and I'm looking to get a crossfire capable card, even though I don't have two cards at the moment. I don't have too much money to spend right now, so I want to keep it under 150. I know that's tight, but I've been researching and looking on ebay and such. I was considering an x1600, but from what I've read a 7600, which happens to be cheaper way out performs it. So that has made me kinda warey. But be that as it may, what might any of you suggest?
I've found some potentials:
http://www.globalcomputer.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522420&CatId=0
http://www.globalcomputer.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2201738&CatId=0
http://www.globalcomputer.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522422&CatId=0
Now, one of my key questions is this: Does having 512 of ddr2 memory outperform 256 of ddr3? If I can determine a clear performance gain of one over the other that would make deciding a heck of a lot easier.
I've found some potentials:
http://www.globalcomputer.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522420&CatId=0
http://www.globalcomputer.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2201738&CatId=0
http://www.globalcomputer.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2522422&CatId=0
Now, one of my key questions is this: Does having 512 of ddr2 memory outperform 256 of ddr3? If I can determine a clear performance gain of one over the other that would make deciding a heck of a lot easier.