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So I have a 200$ budget, after the bills. I'm playing AoC right now on my 8600GT and its driving me nuts.
I could wait 2 weeks and get a more expensive one but I don't think I can wait that long.
100-200$ List here on Newegg
I'm not really looking for help per se, Just your guys opinions on what you would choose.
The deciding factors for me are usually the name brand, customer reviews, and warranties.
XFX and EVGA are usually what I go with, with their Lifetime Warranties, but there is a nice MSI and a very nice Out-of-stock Palit with 1-2 year warranties. 2 years isn't bad but you never know.
Anyways...
What would you guys suggest?

Also I have a 500w PSU with two 12v Rails with 18A & 17A.

Message edited by Cildaten on 05-19-2008 at 12:04:39 AM

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Consider this, $169.99 after mail in rebate, but $219.99 before. It's about as far as you can go on that budget. The 3 year warranty should be enough. It's not like you'll keep the card for life anyway.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814134037

------------------------------ Q6600@3.6ghz, GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard, 8gb 800mhz ddr2 4-3-3-12, 8800GTS(g92)@780mhz, 1TB + 1.5TB hdds, 850watt psu
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Could you suggest something under 200 (Not including shipping)
I cant stretch my budget any further atm

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130357
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127329

Both are 8800GT cards with dual-slot coolers. The coolers are important because they mean less noise and longer life for the parts.
eVGA is $185+$7-$30 rebate.
MSI is $185+$7-$25 rebate.

Normally I'd say pick eVGA, especially if it's $5 less, but this MSI runs at 660MHz (the eVGA at 600MHz). You may be able to overclock the eVGA to 660MHz too but there's no guarantee it will be stable.

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aevm wrote :

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130357
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127329

Both are 8800GT cards with dual-slot coolers. The coolers are important because they mean less noise and longer life for the parts.
eVGA is $185+$7-$30 rebate.
MSI is $185+$7-$25 rebate.

Normally I'd say pick eVGA, especially if it's $5 less, but this MSI runs at 660MHz (the eVGA at 600MHz). You may be able to overclock the eVGA to 660MHz too but there's no guarantee it will be stable.

Looks good. The performance gap between g92 8800gt and gts is small. And gt should go to at least 700mhz stable, likely higher, with gts at 750mhz or higher. 660mhz stable is no poblem.

------------------------------ Q6600@3.6ghz, GA-EX38-DS4 motherboard, 8gb 800mhz ddr2 4-3-3-12, 8800GTS(g92)@780mhz, 1TB + 1.5TB hdds, 850watt psu
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