Help choosing graphics card

Okay I am sort of on a budget an dI was wondering if I get a bigger bang for the buck with this product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130319

instead of this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814130338

hy i didn't want to start a new tread just because of me


i want your opinions on buying a video card

currently i have a 2600pro sonic at 825/1600

i wanna upgrade my video and cant decide whats best

so my options are
palit 8600gt 256mb ddr3 for 63$
his iceq 2600xt 512mb ddr3 for 84$
his 3650 256mb ddr3 for 74$

palit 3850 256mb ddr3 1,66ghz memory for 130$
his 3850 512mb ddr3 1,4ghz memory for 145$
or His iceQ turboX 3850 with 1,96ghz memory for 164$


which one ??? pls give a tip cause i can't decide ThanX

shawnhath, if you are looking for the best bang for the buck, the buck stops at a 4850 for $150.
For the $15 premium, it will be way more powerful than the 8800GT.

The 9800GX2 you linked is also a decent choice.
It will give you about 30% more performance in SLI optimised games but costs nearly twice as much.

buster89, if those are the only choices you have...
Get the 3850 IceQ.
The 3850 is still a decent mid range card and the upgraded cooler will allow you to get some good overclocks out of it.
Not sure what all you can get in Romania but you should try and find a 8800GT/GTS 512 or a 4850.

buster89, i'm also from Romania and there are better options. for the same price you can get a 9600GT, or for about $175 a 9800GT (but you'd have to wait a little until it's in stock) The 8800GT is $200 at the moment, but it should also drop when the 9800GT becomes available. Since they're basically the same card, go for either one of them. The GTS 512 is $235, the same as a 4850 (which is of course better).

is a 4870 better than a 9800gx2?