How much is overkill?

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I want a pretty high end system but at the same time I don't want something so uber I never get use all of it.

I have seen bench marks on pcs with killer vid cards running games at 200fps, that is just a waste.

I would like to however crank the settings and run at a decent frame rate 40-60

is a 8800gtx really needed?

I will have a e6600 oc to 3.4ish, 2 gig of mem and whatever vid card I decide on.

But with all that firepower is there any games out there that you still can't run at max?
 
There is no such thing as a computer thats too powerful.
Even if it runs todays games at 100fps. What is nice is when the next generation of games come out you'll still be able to play them at a decent frame rate.

Depending on what resolution you game will determine if you should get a 8800gtx over the GTS.

You just got to find the best price/proformance ratio for your needs.
 
depends on the games u play, Oblivion vs Counter strike for example, and the resolution at which u play them.
Overkill = 8800Ultra... or should i say something else? :eek:
 
Well, as a general rule of thumb, its not wise to buy the latest and greatest, because you will be paying a price premium. I mean, if one card is $800, and another is $400, and the $400 will work for now, then buy it. And wait 6-12 months, and then buy whatever the current $400 card is, I assure you, it will be more powerful than the $800 card was 12 months ago. See my logic?

Basically, its like this, if you use an LCD, figure out whatever the native is on it. After you know that, that will be the resolution you will want to play games on.

For example, I just bought a 2407. It has a native of 1920x1200. That means, I need a card that can do 60fps in any game I play at 1920x1200, Generally, a 8800GTS can do that.

However, I'm waiting for the AMD/ATI R600 to come out....should be out in a few weeks, should be $400ish, and the rumor is it will beat current 8800 series cards.
 
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