Good Video Card?

[Geoff]

just go to newegg.com and search for it, im too lazy right now

 

[Monster Truck]

I did but came up with like different models

 

[Monster Truck]

what make should I go with? in the 300 dollar range

 

[Geoff]

it depends if you want a pre-overclocked one, or just the cheapest.

 

[Monster Truck]

the core clock on this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102624 is higher than this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150139

 

[Monster Truck]

it depends if you want a pre-overclocked one, or just the cheapest.

what would be the best? I have no idea on this stuff

 

[smadge]

I would suggest looking in the video cards 101 thread posted on this forum(it would be at the top of the page). it should give you a good idea what to look for in a video card.

 

[LITHIUM]

6800GS...you can get a cheap one and then overclock it yourself

 

[Monster Truck]

Ok Id like to go with ATI and 256mb what is the best one they have for around 300 bucks?

 

[ceewi1]

An X1800XT would be your best choice.

You do have a PCI-E x16 slot, don't you?

 

[Monster Truck]

An X1800XT would be your best choice.

You do have a PCI-E x16 slot, don't you?

I have no Idea Im coming up from scratch so I dont know what is going to be on the motherboard, Im asking for help on that in another thread

 

[Monster Truck]

why is the price diferent between these two?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102629
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102624

 

[Shady]

retail - OEM i think
and i suggest u go for crossfire if ATI or SLI if Nvidia
because some day in the next year or two ur gonna think about upgrading .. so u just buy a similar one which is gonna be cheaper after 2 years
and there u go

 

[Monster Truck]

I think I was told that I shouldnt get the crossfire, that makes it so I can run two cards correct?

 

[Monster Truck]

SO this is the one? Nothing else out there that is better?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102629

 

[Shady]

yes u can run two cards with crossfire support in ur Mother board and card too
same with SLI

 

[Monster Truck]

should I get an on board video with the motherboard and then get the 1800? or am I asking for trouble

 

[Monster Truck]

these vid cards have 512mb, could I get a better one that would [erform better with 256 for my money?

 

[Shady]

should I get an on board video with the motherboard and then get the 1800? or am I asking for trouble

no i dont think u can get on board VGA with crossfire cards ....wont work together , one only should work(somebody correct me if i'm wrong)

and i already told u my advice... get SLI or crossfire for future upgrade someday u will need it

 

[Monster Truck]

I cant find one with crossfire, it sounds and looks like this is what Im looking for.