Which card and why...

[hossdaddy]

SAPPHIRE 100222L Radeon HD 2900PRO 512MB $134
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102717

or

GECUBE GC-HD3850PG3-D3R Radeon HD 3850 256MB $159
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814241066

or

EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB $199
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082

or

GIGABYTE GV-RX387512H Radeon HD 3870 512MB $209
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125086

or

EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB $229
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318

sorry for all the links but they are all very good performers/price matched no?
Its going into a HP media centre, powered by a 500w Seasonic.
Mainly gaming @ 1280x1024.

 

[kllrnohj]

I would skip the 2900Pro, as it is slower than the 8800GTS 320mb (and uses more power afaik).

Of that list the 3870 512mb or 8800GT 512mb are the best bets, as they are the fastest of the group, with the 8800GT being the better of the two.

 

[WintersFury]

With the low resolution gaming, any should work well for you. Though I'd agree to keep away from the 2900 Pro due to heat and power usage.

 

[hossdaddy]

ok I seem to be narrowing in on the 8800gts 320mb($199 after mir) or the HD3850 512mb($169 after mir)

considering that which is the better choice?

 

[smee]

I say 3850 512MB.