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First I am not a big gamer at all, I am just looking for the best video card within reason that will work the best with the configuration listed below. I do not plan to have a display 30" or larger and currently I have 2 Dell 19" FP displays stretched together and love it, I can read on one screen and type on the other, if anything at some point I will maybe go with 2 22" or 24" Samsung displays but nothing larger than 24".

A lot of people tell me to go with a EVGA GeForce 8800GTS (G92) 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported display adapter but it's so expensive and wonder if it will just be a big waste of money, I guess I wouldn't mind playing Crysis but it doesn't have to be on the highest settings, moderate is fine if that is possible.

What are your opinions and maybe what video card would you reccomend for $200 or below and would I have to worry about any heat issues as that is another reason people are recommending that .G92 card because of better cooling but do I need to worry about that.

I thank you in advance for your thoughtful input & suggestions...


ABIT IP35 Pro LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
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G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK
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Antec 900 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
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CORSAIR CMPSU-620HX ATX12V v2.2 and EPS12V 2.91 620W Power Supply
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ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler
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2-Seagate Barracuda ST3250310NS ES.2 250GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
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Samsung SH-S203B SATA

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nvidia 9600 gt looks like a great card for the price. Not much slower than the 8800 gt g92 card. Good price less than $200

Reply to jerryt74332

yeah... that or the 3870 mobo allowing... but still, the 8800GTS is a great card ^^

Reply to amd_fanboi

Yeah, 3870 and 9600GT have similar performance from what I read from some sites ... Both under 200$ now ...

Reply to antas

Would I have to worry about any heat issues on the 9600GT as that is another reason people are recommending the 8800GTS.G92 card because of the better cooling, but do I need to worry about that???

Reply to mlaporta

prolly not; i guess it has slower clocks... maybe if you OC then yes... ask an owner of one

Reply to amd_fanboi
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