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Hey all,
 
I've got my rig as listed in sig, Q6600 @ 3.0 with AF7pro, 8800gts 640, 2 x 1gb g.skill ddr2800 RAM in an Antec P180.
 
With the tax "stimulus" check expected to come out sometime this month... I'm thinking of using 3-400 for upgrades.
 
Here are my initial thoughts:
 
1. Getting 2nd 20" (1680x1050) monitor
2. Getting 4 or 8 gb ram and switching to 64bit OS
3. Getting new 750i mobo & a 2nd video card
 
Not real sure what to do I guess, was looking for tips and advice.
 
I really like the idea of dual monitors, but when I try it now with just the 8800 it was a little laggy trying to game & watch a movie. That's why I was thinking of a second video card...  
 
I also love the idea of having lots of RAM... so the 64bit OS idea is appealing as well.
 
All I use my computer for is gaming and watching movies/anime... And sometimes photoshop cs2.
 
Let me know what you think of those 3 would be the best option, or if I could somehow accomplish 2 of the 3 with my intended budget...
 
Thanks in advance :D


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Current Rig Setup:
P180  |  Antec NeoHE 500  |  Gigabyte P35 DS3R  |  Q6600 g0 @ 3.0 w/ AF7pro  |  EVGA 8800GTS 640MB  |  G.Skill 2x1GB DDR2 800  |  Seagate 320GB 7200RPM  |  Acer 20" Widescreen LCD (1680 x 1050)
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4GB of memory, 64bit OS, and 8800GTS G92.
 
Or just the 8800GTS G92.  


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even better, sell the 640mb 8800, get 4GB of memory and the 8800GTS G92 and keep the OS you already have.


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Hmm... I can get 4gb  by just grabbing another 2x1 for like $35...
 
How much are the g92's now? Maybe around 170? so slightly over 200 for cost, and then add the cost of a 64bit os? sounds like I could get out of it for 350 or so?
 
Would the G92 power 2 x 20" LCD's though? (noticeably better than my current card?)


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Current Rig Setup:
P180  |  Antec NeoHE 500  |  Gigabyte P35 DS3R  |  Q6600 g0 @ 3.0 w/ AF7pro  |  EVGA 8800GTS 640MB  |  G.Skill 2x1GB DDR2 800  |  Seagate 320GB 7200RPM  |  Acer 20" Widescreen LCD (1680 x 1050)

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