Getting a New Video Card

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Strickin

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Hey, I plan on getting a new video card upgrade for my PC, and I picked out a few already to choose from. However, I don't know which is the best as I am no computer pro lol. Please help me out with picking which card to purchase.

My computer specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor E6850 (3.0GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 1333 FSB)
CF-OCVENDETTA-775AM2 OCZ Vendetta Universal 775 & AM2 3 copper heat-pipes
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition + Service Pack 2
CS-TTVC3000BWSBLK Thermal Take Full Tower Steel Gaming PC case – Black
600 Watt - Thermaltake Power Supply SLI Ready
MB-IND975XBX Intel D975XBX 975Xpress Crossfire Chipset
4 GB OCZ Reaper 800MHz DDR2 Memory (2x2GB Modules)
500GB Hard Drive (Serial ATA II, 3GB, 7200 RPM, 16M Cache)
18x Double-Layer DVDRW/CDRW combo drive
NVIDIA GeForce HD 8800 GT 512M OC 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 1900MHz PCI Express x16 HDCP SLI Video Card
Integrated 8-channel (7.1) audio
On-board 10/100 Ethernet Connection
19-inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Silver/Black


The Video cards to pick from:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102809 - SAPPHIRE 100270SR Radeon HD 4850 X2 2GB 512-bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121308 - ASUS EAH4890/HTDI/1GD5 Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130433 - EVGA 896-P3-1257-AR GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130475 - EVGA 896-P3-1170-AR GeForce GTX 275 896MB 448-bit
 
If you want all out performance and budget isnt an issue, get the GTX 275.
Or if you prefer Ati, the 4850X2
 
There isn't much point in getting a new card because you only have a 19 in monitor. Gaming in 1440 x 900 isn't going to require a 4850X2. An 8800 GT will suffice. However since graphics cards are like guns with people, the bigger the better. (penis compensation) If you want to get something you don't need. Go ahead and get a GTX 275 out of those.
 
Is a jump from a 19" widescreen to a 22" widescreen that big of a difference? I mean I'm not doubting you I just don't understand you see. :D
 
Strickin said:
Is a jump from a 19" widescreen to a 22" widescreen that big of a difference? I mean I'm not doubting you I just don't understand you see. :D
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It's a jump in resolution. The higher the resolution the more the video card has to stretch its legs, basically. An 8800 GT can play just about any game on full on a 19" monitor with good frame-rates. (except Crysis) Since an 8800 GT can already do that on your 19" then what's the point in a video card more than twice as powerful? See my point? Money wasting isn't a good thing.
 
Alright, I think I get what you're saying now. Thanks for putting it in newb terms heh.

So, I'm looking to get an overall upgrade for that setup for $300-$400, what would you suggest? Otherwise I'll go for the GTX275 and a 22"-23" monitor.
 
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