!bang for buck! $300-400$

Hello guys i was planning on makin a computer for christmas with the 9800 gt but im getting 500$ more for new years and im gona put like 300-400 on the video card whats the best vid card out that i can get "BANG FOR BUCK" im willing to w8 till some time near jan-feb 09 so if there any beter cards coming out b4 feb im willing to wait and i would like a GEFORCE card instead of ATI i would like it if u guys listed like 2 or 3 cards for me to choose from

and im gettin 700 power supply and i donno if ima go for sli or single so any ideas r good but im only going to spend 300-400 for a video card i prefree it do be around the 350 mark but if 400 can get me a way better deal thats good to

thx again guys


sorry for bad english/grammer
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    M8430F
    CPU
    Q6600
    Motherboard
    IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Evga 250 GTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Samsung T240HD
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750gb
    PSU
    OCZ GameXStream 700-Watt
    Case
    NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G500
    Internet Speed
    Bell Max 10
Hello guys i was planning on makin a computer for christmas with the 9800 gt but im getting 500$ more for new years and im gona put like 300-400 on the video card whats the best vid card out that i can get "BANG FOR BUCK" im willing to w8 till some time near jan-feb 09 so if there any beter cards coming out b4 feb im willing to wait and i would like a GEFORCE card instead of ATI i would like it if u guys listed like 2 or 3 cards for me to choose from

and im gettin 700 power supply and i donno if ima go for sli or single so any ideas r good but im only going to spend 300-400 for a video card i prefree it do be around the 350 mark but if 400 can get me a way better deal thats good to

thx again guys


sorry for bad english/grammer

Hi soldier, Love to help, can you update your system specs in User Profile for us. The type of card that you can run also depends on your PC specs and monitor.

Norm
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
Hey i updated the specs but these are the specs im planning to get with the new graphic card the monitor i got already but the computer itself im planning to build do u think its a good build? if not what changes should i make and im only going to be shopping at Tigerdirect.ca im planning to spend around 1000-2000 on my pc alll together including vid card
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    M8430F
    CPU
    Q6600
    Motherboard
    IPIBL-LB (Benicia)
    Memory
    4gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    Evga 250 GTS
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24" Samsung T240HD
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750gb
    PSU
    OCZ GameXStream 700-Watt
    Case
    NZXT Tempest ATX Mid-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Logitech G19
    Mouse
    Logitech G500
    Internet Speed
    Bell Max 10
Hey i updated the specs but these are the specs im planning to get with the new graphic card the monitor i got already but the computer itself im planning to build do u think its a good build? if not what changes should i make and im only going to be shopping at Tigerdirect.ca im planning to spend around 1000-2000 on my pc alll together including vid card

Oh man, you'll be good with just about any card you want to install. Hop over to http://www.vistax64.com/graphic-cards/199680-graphics-cards.html. The boys there are right into this.

Norm
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
Hello guys i was planning on makin a computer for christmas with the 9800 gt but im getting 500$ more for new years and im gona put like 300-400 on the video card whats the best vid card out that i can get "BANG FOR BUCK" im willing to w8 till some time near jan-feb 09 so if there any beter cards coming out b4 feb im willing to wait and i would like a GEFORCE card instead of ATI i would like it if u guys listed like 2 or 3 cards for me to choose from

and im gettin 700 power supply and i donno if ima go for sli or single so any ideas r good but im only going to spend 300-400 for a video card i prefree it do be around the 350 mark but if 400 can get me a way better deal thats good to

thx again guys


sorry for bad english/grammer

Hey i updated the specs but these are the specs im planning to get with the new graphic card the monitor i got already but the computer itself im planning to build do u think its a good build? if not what changes should i make and im only going to be shopping at Tigerdirect.ca im planning to spend around 1000-2000 on my pc alll together including vid card

Hey i updated the specs but these are the specs im planning to get with the new graphic card the monitor i got already but the computer itself im planning to build do u think its a good build? if not what changes should i make and im only going to be shopping at Tigerdirect.ca im planning to spend around 1000-2000 on my pc alll together including vid card

Oh man, you'll be good with just about any card you want to install. Hop over to http://www.vistax64.com/graphic-cards/199680-graphics-cards.html. The boys there are right into this.

Norm

I've made a post there for you. So go there as soon as you can.

Norm
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Scratch Built
    CPU
    Intel Quad Core 6600
    Motherboard
    Asus P5B
    Memory
    4096 MB Xtreme-Dark 800mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    Zotac Amp Edition 8800GT - 512MB DDR3, O/C 700mhz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 206BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680 X 1024
    Hard Drives
    4 X Samsung 500GB 7200rpm Serial ATA-II HDD w. 16MB Cache .
    PSU
    550 w
    Case
    Thermaltake
    Cooling
    3 x octua NF-S12-1200 - 120mm 1200RPM Sound Optimised Fans
    Keyboard
    Microsoft
    Mouse
    Targus
    Internet Speed
    1500kbs
    Other Info
    Self built.
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