Putting together new system, just need vid card

[prettycoolguy47]

I'm putting together my first new system in quite sometime. I've already purchased a Gigabyte 965 DS3, a 6420 Conroe and a Crucual 2gig Kit. I'm very much out of the loop and would need some ideas on a vid card. I'd like to keep it in the 200-250 dollar range. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[CrazyIrish]

If you add a few bucks to your price range you could get an nvidia 8800gts 320mb card. Otherwise I would probably go for a 1900/1950xt...say like this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102082

[prettycoolguy47]

Are 320MB 8800's worth the extra 50-75 bucks. Appreciate it..

[CrazyIrish]

They seem to be pretty powerful video cards, but dont take my word for it. There are plenty of benchmarks online. And as far as price goes, this one is $260 after rebate and I'm sure even better deals exist. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082

[Omsion]

The 8800GTS should be worth it, but defenitly check out benchmarks and such, especially compared to the older 512MB cards if you need to run at high resolutions.

[Xione]

Just don't skimp on the GPU and go for a 8600, the 128 bit interface makes them worse then a X1900 or 7900 in most cases.

[BossBorot]

8800gts.

[thideras]

8800gtsAnother vote for the 8800GTS, I love mine. I've seen some 8800GTS 320mb go for around 200-215.

[prettycoolguy47]

Thanks fellas, an 8800 it is!!!!