Which way should I go?

[MBGraphics]

Hey guys, im having a tough time deciding between a couple MOBO/GPU combos.

I was thinking of these 2:

1:
4850:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102747
DFI X38:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136051
or this DFI X38, whats the difference besides the heatsinks?:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813136045


OR
2:
9800GTX+:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130376
EVGA 680i SLI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188013
or BFG 680i SLI:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813189003
or EVGA 750i SLI
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188026

So, which would be the best combo?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Droogie]

I'd go with the 9800 GTX+, and maybe a 750i mobo.

 

[MBGraphics]

Why the 750i and not the 680i?
(just wondering )

 

[Droogie]

750i has PCI-E 2.0 slots, 680i doesn't.

 

[MBGraphics]

Oh ok, I added that to my orrigional post. That sounds like a sweet combo though
Thank you.

Anybody else? I like to get lots of oppinions

 

[Droogie]

Have you considered the 4870?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127358

It's a little more expensive and you would hafta go crossfire rather than SLi. I've heard it's the best card for the money. Then again the 9800 GTX is great for the price as well.

 

[MBGraphics]

I have consitered the 4870 and would love to get one, but doubt i could go any higher than $200 for a card

 

[Droogie]

I have consitered the 4870 and would love to get one, but doubt i could go any higher than $200 for a card

Than go for the 9800 GTX+.

 

[MBGraphics]

That does seem like the best way to go
So EVGA 750i with 9800GTX+ it is
(unless of course somthing comes out in the next couple of months that is better )

 

[Kornowski]

EVGA 750i FTW I'd normally say FTW, but it's actually called that, so!

I plan on gettin' it, it has two PCI-e 2.0 x16 slots, I'm going to get another GTS when I get it.

 

[MBGraphics]

Very nice!!
Well I knew I wanted a crossfire/SLI board no matter what, just in case I double up the card later on. And this definatly looks like a great combo

 

[Kornowski]

Yeah, it looks excellent!

 

[Ramodkk]

Get the Lanparty with the HD4850 you won't be disappointed!

 

[MBGraphics]

One of the only real problems I have with the 4850 is the single slot cooler, so it will run warmer, which means I wont be able to OC much if at all, and it's just tossing the heat back into the case, which I would rather have it pushed out of the case.

Also, I took and did a comparrison on GPUReview.com: http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=566&card2=571

It shows that the GTX+ has higher core clock, higher memory clock, a much higher shader clock ect...
I have nothing against the 4850, It just seems like it doesnt quite beat the GTX+, Now, if I had the money, I would LOVE to get my hands on a 4870 But I doubt I will be able to afford that

 

[Intel_man]

I've heard ALOT of good things about the eVGA 750i FTW edition. I want to get it but I don't have the money to get that with a new case and another 9600GT.