New Build PCIe Card

[Zzyzx]

Hi There,

I'm in the process of building a new computer, I will be using the Intel D975XBX board with the PCIe x16 slot. The monitor I will be using will be a 19" LCD with DVI, not sure what one yet as well.

I will be using the card for:
75% - Internet Use
15% - Digital Pictures w/Photoshop
8% - MS Office
2% - Games

I have had a couple people say the XFX Geforce 7600GS will be ok for my needs. I would just like to get a few more opinions before I make the purchase.

Thanks!
Zzyzx

 

[Adionik]

7600GT's can be had for about 145ish after MIR. 7600GS...are around 120ish. I think it's worth the extra cash for that 19 inch.

 

[Solarfall]

I whould say that because you are not that "found of gaming" you whould do berfectly fine whith an older card gf 6800gt Or ati x800 pro or somethin in that caliber but if you want to play all eye candy granked up then thats other story.

 

[MrGlobe]

It doesnt matter as much HOW much you game, but more of how HARD you game. If you want all the settings cranked that 2% of the time, you will want/need a much nicer card. If you are ok with normal settings, you wont need as much. If you dont need to best/biggest/prettiest, i would go with the guy above me and get either a 6800gt/u or an x850xt. A little nicer than that would be the 7600gt, which you can get new after MIR from newegg for like $130. If you want max res with a bunch of eye candy, $200 would get you an x1800xt or close to a 7900gt.

I vote 7600gt, as its powerful and cheap.

MH

 

[ElMoIsEviL]

75% - Internet Use
15% - Digital Pictures w/Photoshop
8% - MS Office
2% - Games

Mainly Imaging and 2D usage. Then I would suggest an x1800GTO. 2D images produces by nVIDIA cards isn't near as sharp, crisp or clear as ATi cards.

Hell even an x1600XT would fit the bill.

 

[Zzyzx]

. 2D images produces by nVIDIA cards isn't near as sharp, crisp or clear as ATi cards.

Didn't realize that, thanks for the info!

Zzyzx