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Hi all,

I guess this is old tech but I'd still appreciate any answer...

Can anyone tell me which is the best GFX card between the following...

A NVidia GeForce 6600GT 128MB DDR2 v an NVidia GeForce 7600GS 256MB DDR3.

I've tried Googling this question but cant find any satisfactory answer.

Again - Sorry about asking about old technology but if someone can help me with this it'll make my day...

Cheers.....

OwenBear.

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Short summary and practical pick

Agree with : for nearly every common use the GeForce 7600 GS is the better pick than a 6600 GT, mainly because it usually ships with 256 MB of video RAM and a wider effective memory/bandwidth envelope, which helps at typical resolutions and with textures. The two cards are from adjacent Nvidia generations, but the 7600GS typically has more pixel/TMU/ROP resources than the 6600GT, so it wins in most real-world gaming and 3D scenarios. (7600 GS specs, 6600 GT specs)

Why that matters (short tech notes)

  • Memory: many 7600 GS boards shipped with 256 MB (DDR2 on common PCIe models; some AGP/GDDR3 variants exist), while the common 6600 GT SKU is 128 MB GDDR3 — more frame buffer on the 7600 GS reduces stuttering and texture fallback.
  • Render units and clocks: the 7600 GS normally has more pixel pipelines/TMUs/ROPs even if some 6600 GT cards run a higher core clock; that trades raw single-clock speed for greater parallel throughput on the 7600 GS. Both cards are DirectX 9-era hardware (legacy drivers and limited modern-API support). (7600 GS details, 6600 GT details, GeForce 6 series context)

Buyer checklist (things to verify before installing)

  • Confirm motherboard slot: some models are PCIe, others AGP — pick the matching version.
  • Check power and connectors: AGP cards may need a Molex; PCIe cards expect a PCIe x16 slot but these older cards draw little extra power.
  • Check the exact vendor model/clocking: a higher-clocked 6600GT GDDR3 card can be competitive in specific tests, but overall 7600GS with 256MB is the safer, more balanced choice for older systems.

Final note

Given the thread outcome (choice of 7600 GS), that was a sensible pick for retro/older-game use; for anything modern, consider moving to more recent used cards instead. (’s positive experience reinforces that practical point.)

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Newer + more RAM == better. Go to the nVidia web site and their specs on all their boards will help you determine which is best/better for you. In any case, a GS 7600 is likely much better than a GT6600 as it has a lot more memory. I have a 3+ year old 8800GT board, and until you get to very expensive high end boards, it is as good as any newer ones, at a lower power consumption rating.

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Well, I also using this graphics card and I am so well satisfied on it especially the about its attractive features.

Member Avatar for owenbear

OK- I'll be using the 7600 GS then.

Thanks for the prompt answers.

Cheers,

OwenBear.

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