What video card should I get for the Intel Core i7 920 computer running at stock speed? I am running an OEM motherboard so overclocking is NOT possible.
My budget is $200 USD after rebate which is a lot considering that I have already seen the Radeon HD 7950 go on sale for $180 (after rebate) a few times.
Also, just because I have a $200 USD budget (after rebate) doesn't mean that I need to spent all of it especially if the processor running at stock speed is going to bottleneck. Realistically speaking, I am probably looking at the Radeon HD 7850 and Radeon HD 7870.
I also want to note that I am not in a hurry and can wait for a whole year until a good deal comes along.
Intel Core i7 920 @2.66 Ghz
Dell X501H motherboard
6GB (6 x 1GB) DDR3 1066
750W Thermaltake Toughpower 750W
My budget is $200 USD after rebate which is a lot considering that I have already seen the Radeon HD 7950 go on sale for $180 (after rebate) a few times.
Also, just because I have a $200 USD budget (after rebate) doesn't mean that I need to spent all of it especially if the processor running at stock speed is going to bottleneck. Realistically speaking, I am probably looking at the Radeon HD 7850 and Radeon HD 7870.
I also want to note that I am not in a hurry and can wait for a whole year until a good deal comes along.
Intel Core i7 920 @2.66 Ghz
Dell X501H motherboard
6GB (6 x 1GB) DDR3 1066
750W Thermaltake Toughpower 750W