help config gaming rig

[DeusEx]

so the best video card for that budget is indeed the 8800 gt ?

[ibleet]

Until we see the new GTS offerings with the G92 I would say Yes, the 8800GT is the best bang for the buck. I hear the new GTS will cost a tad over $300, but we'll have to wait until December to be sure.

[slugbug]

I would replace the ram with PC6400 ddr2-800.

[toolegit2quit]

XFX PVT84JUDF3 GeForce 8600GT Video Card @ Newegg.com now for only 89.99 after 20 dollar rebate. A couple of thoses in SLI would be cheap but uber IMHO

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 14-150-230

[ibleet]

Actually, a pair of 8600GT in SLI would be crap compared to a single 8800GT. Not even close!

[kenc51]

DeusEx I've read through the posts. Tell me if I have this right?

This rig is for a friend? His budget was $1000 and you made him go to $1100, correct?
So he can't go any higher, but he wants a good rig for games FOR HIM!

Will he be interested in overclocking the rig, or even let you to do for him? --> This is a VERY important factor when deciding on what parts to get!

[toolegit2quit]

Actually, a pair of 8600GT in SLI would be crap compared to a single 8800GT. Not even close!

http://www.theinquirer.net/en/inquirer/ ... heir-paces

Ok ok... uncle already... and it looked so good in the sparkly newegg window

[vicaphit]

It is also too early to count on SLI to boost you high enough in performance. Some games still don't support SLI right away.

[maj0r_pawnage]

i fell into the dual vid card trap a while back when i bought two 1600pros instead of one x1900xt