Upgrade matrix

[LstBrunnenG]

With the GPU wars in full effect and Intel making available viable options at both 65 nm and 45 nm, I thought it might be useful to make a little something to help me mull over my decision:

I really am leaning away from the 8800GT option, but you can see why it's attractive.

Anyone want to suggest a specific combo? I've highlighted ones I think are attractive.

Anyone got a better deal that I can put into the spreadsheet? All prices were taken from newegg, so if someone finds a great deal elsewhere I can just overwrite the old price and all the other options will be updated.

 

[Dangman]

In terms of price to performance ratio, the first highlighted option (Q6600+RAM+HD4850+P45) is the best choice. I personally would go with that.

Unless you have a high-end speaker setup or are an audiophile, I'd ditch all of the X-FI options.

 

[LstBrunnenG]

Unless you have a high-end speaker setup or are an audiophile, I'd ditch all of the X-FI options.

Yes to both. My poor Audigy 2 ZS died

The X-Fi is something where, if I don't buy it now, I will definitely buy it (or another high-quality add-in card) later.