PC almost done, lost at video tho :(

[Giturar]

http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishHistoryReview.asp?position=HISTORY&submit=VIEW&ID=1371765

What video card would complement that nicely for about $400?

Thanks.

 

[Giturar]

and would it be a good idea to get a 3rd party cooler for it?

 

[MrPrez]

6800 GT. Hands down. Get one from BFG and you should be able to oc to Ultra speeds no problem.

 

[arentol]

My advice would be to get the Connect3D X850XT Newegg carries for $450...

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-142-037&depa=1

I know it's not exactly from a well known card company, but they just use the reference design anyway, so it's basically just like buying an BBA card without having to pay a premium price for it.

If you need to save a few dollars to squeeze in the videocard then I would say drop the Seagate hardrive for a Hitachi. Same size, same speed, same cache, same performance, just $90 instead of $110. (Actually I would recommend this regardless).

 

[Giturar]

i suppose this would be a really good deal?

what about a 6800gt oc i found on ebay for $380?

edit: nevermind, its only agp

 

[MrPrez]

6800 GT is cheaper and more future proof. Not to say that the X850XT isnt good, but considering price and performance, and compatiblity with future technologies/titles, the 6800 GT is the better choice, IMO.

 

[gamesgeek]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-150-081&depa=1

Works great in my new system, which is effectively identical to yours. Only downside so far is the temperatures are on the high side, but given the performance there's no need to overclock it anyway, so no big deal.