Overshot card for my computer?

[mrjack]

I'm having a hard time choosing between GF6600GT 128MB/128bit and GF6800 128/256bit. I was wondering, if I get the GF6800, will the rest of the computer in my signature gonna be a bottleneck? The price difference between 6600GT and 6800 is about 40-30€. And does the GF6800 also require or prefer a 350W PSU?

 

[skidude]

I was wondering, if I get the GF6800, will the rest of the computer in my signature gonna be a bottleneck?

From the looks of it, it will be.

And does the GF6800 also require or prefer a 350W PSU?

If i remember correctly it is required since the 6800 series are power heavy.

 

[mrjack]

But then again, I wouldn't need to update my graphics card the minute games start requiring more power.

 

[Hairy_Lee]

i would definately get the 6800, even if it does cause a bit of a bottle neck it will still be a major boost in performance.

as for the psu i would suggest something closer to 400, but you might be able to scrape by on a 350

 

[mrjack]

Well I found a nice 420 watt PSU for about 70-80€ and the GF6800 is cheaper than a GF6600GT 256Mb/128bit.