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Irishllama

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Ok, I want a computer that ran run BF2 smoothly and WoW like a champ. My dilema is, I have no clue what mobo to get nor Video card nor case.. I'm good on what ram and CPU.

I was thinking 6800 gt or should I save some more and get the 7800? Is there BIG difference or for what I want do I not need that kind of card. I do not plan to overclock right now, but Maybe in the future. So let me know what you think is good for me.
 
the 6800gt will play all current games at decent resolutions with great quality if you have a decent processor to power it (AMD 64 3000+ at least)

the 7800GTX will play all current games at max res with max eye candy as long as you partner it with a capable processor (3500+ at least)

the 7800 is a better buy for the long haul. It will run games not released yet that the 6800gt will have problems with. if you plan to keep this box without upgraging for a while the 7800 is the way to go. If you are just upgrading, the AGP 6800gt will do just fine.

basically both cards are great but the 7800 will last longer. also remember that the 7800GT is coming soon... like next week :)
 
JSquid said:
the 6800gt will play all current games at decent resolutions with great quality if you have a decent processor to power it (AMD 64 3000+ at least)

the 7800GTX will play all current games at max res with max eye candy as long as you partner it with a capable processor (3500+ at least)

the 7800 is a better buy for the long haul. It will run games not released yet that the 6800gt will have problems with. if you plan to keep this box without upgraging for a while the 7800 is the way to go. If you are just upgrading, the AGP 6800gt will do just fine.

basically both cards are great but the 7800 will last longer. also remember that the 7800GT is coming soon... like next week :)
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Yeah, This is going to be a new boxen. I suppose I'll save for the 7800, also what mobo do you recommend for this and a 3500+?


I was thinking of the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium.
 
Irishllama said:
Yeah, This is going to be a new boxen. I suppose I'll save for the 7800, also what mobo do you recommend for this and a 3500+?


I was thinking of the ASUS A8N-SLI Premium.
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well that's what i have :D I'm not so sure about the heat pipe tho. I'm considering replacing it with a cooler and some small heat sinks for the mosfets. My temps seem a little high, low 40's idle.
 
JSquid said:
well that's what i have :D I'm not so sure about the heat pipe tho. I'm considering replacing it with a cooler and some small heat sinks for the mosfets. My temps seem a little high, low 40's idle.
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K, im defintaly getting 3500+ and the Asus board. Thanks for you're input :D
 
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