GeForce 6600

[Invader Zim]

I just got a new graphics card and being the n00b I am doing know how good it is. I am told it is very good but want to know what you guys think. Its a GeForce 6600 made by Xpert Vision. I just want to know the pros and cons of the graphics card. Thanks ;)

 

[ninja fetus]

It's alright, should have gone with the 6600GT

 

[Invader Zim]

why whats the difference and why is it better?

 

[Big B]

The 6600GT has faster memory and core clock speeds (550MHz vs 1GHz/300 vs 500MHz) and that the 6600GT is specified to use GDDR3 instead of DDR or DDR2. GDDR3, if I'm right, is designed for graphics applications (the G part).

 

[Matt555]

Faster clockspeeds.
6600:300MHz Core (I think) 700MHz Memory
6600GT500MHz Core 900/1000MHz Memory

It also depends on whether it's AGP or PCI-e and I think some cards have Open GL 2 instead of 1.5 (not too sure on this though)

 

[ProcalX]

Also, some 6600's (non-GT's) have 4 pixel pipelines, not 8 - a BIG performance hit.

 

[Big B]

Those might be the 6600LE's.

 

[Invader Zim]

Oh right ok. So all in all the GT is better.
Thanks for the help!

 

[ItalianStallion]

The 6600 (non gt) has 8, the 6600 LE I believe has 6. The 6200 and 6500 have 4. The 6600 GT has better, faster ram and although the same core, its clocked higher.