I am new to gaming on the computer and I want to purchase a graphics card. I found two cards that are in my price range and was wondering which was the better card.
Below is the information:
CHAINTECH nVIDIA GeForce 6800 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-Bit, TV-Out/DVI, 8X AGP, Model"SA6800-128" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: nVIDIA GeForce 6800/325MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/700MHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub) + TV-Out (S-Video/Composite) + DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9, OpenGL 1.5
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Cable/Accessories: S-Video Cable, Composite Cable, SV to AV Cable, DVI to VGA adaptor, Power Cable, Manual, Driver CD
Price: $269.00
OR
ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
- Specifications -
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800PRO/380MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/680MHz
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video + Composite Out)+DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 2 DVI to D-Sub Adapters, 2 Cables, Driver CD, Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details)
Price: $219
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I noticed the Radeon has a faster core speed but the 6800 has a faster memory speed...
Does this 6800 above have a 16 pipe bandwidth or 8? What about the Radeon? Anyhow both cards look so similiar and so I am wondering which is better.
Anyhow any suggestions??