Which GPU

[drtitanium0]

As it gets closer to my new rig upgrade more and more questions arise. Thankfully I have XS to guide me in this decisim making proccese. I have pretty much narrowed it down to 2 cards:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130261

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130214

also if u have anyother suggestion please enlighten me.

[Daveb2012]

Spend a little bit more and get a 6800gs:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130271

[Aphex_Tom_9]

Spend a little bit more and get a 6800gs:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130271
yeah, that's gonna be worth it.

[softpain]

Wich cpu and monitor do you use?

[drtitanium0]

the gs would not be in my price range because i am already short $60 for my new upgrade. Also i am going to get something kick ass like an 8000 gt or whatever next christmas so i do not want spend more than 120.

As for my monitor and cpu i am going to get a X2 3800+ and a 17 inch samsung monitor

[drtitanium0]

so can i please have more advice

[nn_step]

Get a X800GTO and unlock it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102644
and I do believe that is in your range..

[brickout]

^^^Agreed...

[drtitanium0]

i have tried to stay away from ati in the past couple years because i have 2 cards from them that have died on me.... but if u guys really think thats the better value ill go a head and get it.

[nn_step]

well the closest Card that is nVidia that is in your price range is the 6600GT http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150098
which is a major step down..
you can do it but I strongly advise against it..

[softpain]

I agree with nn_step! but of course you should do what make you feel comfortable....;)

[drtitanium0]

ok i know im gonna sound like a noob but what do u mean by "unlock" is it like overclocking???

[nn_step]

unlock means being able to use pipelines that you aren't expected to use.. The X800GTO is 12 pixel pipelines at stock (in constrast with the 8 for the 6600GT) but most GTOs can unlock to 16 pixel Pipelines thus giving you a very healthy performance boost and even if it doesn't unlock.. it is still a superior card..

[[XC] Lead Head]

Yup, I flashed my x800 pro to x800 XT PE, it was stock 12 pipes are 475/450, x800 XT PE is 520/560 @ 16 pipes, gave me nearly a 1100 point boost in 3d mark 05

[drtitanium0]

ok i just read a review of that card in CPU magazine and they suggested unlocking the card to and gave it a very hi rating, so i have decided to go with that
card.

[nn_step]

congrats.. and if you need any help.. we are here to help...