Best choice would be to nab a EVGA 8800 GTS...Then save up some extra cash till the g92 comes out then step up. This way you can enjoy a good graphcis card now as well as get the newest addition when it comes out. Then after that I'd recommend saving up for a new processor so you don't bottleneck...But with this possibility you can get the best graphics card in the market...then just save up some cash to nab a c2d processor or barcelona depending on your preferences...after you step up that is...win win...
Atleast this way you'll have a computer that can last you a VERY long time for a small ammount.
8800GTS 640 and HD2900 perform closely in benchmarks in some games HD2900XT performs like x1950xtx and in some games it performs like a 8800gtx , if i were u i would go for 8800gts 640
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Reply to Maziar
well with current drivers i havnt seen anything that the 8800gts 640 mb beats the 2900 in.the 2900 beats the 8800gtx in bioshock (dx9).
i vote for the 2900
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Reply to goldenboy
which is weird considering Bioshock is sponsered by Nvidia.
It was good to see this post. I am running a similar spec with a X2 6000+ and resolution of 1680 x 1050 but had no idea what fps I am getting at lowest settings.
Another vote for eVGA 8800 GTS 640 MB. The HD2900 would be a good choice too but it's hotter and noisier and it doesn't have anything like eVGA's step-up program.
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