Video cards

[mann]

I'm building a system p5k3 mobo q66oo,corsair 1333(4x1024)but can't decide which card to get any tots

 

[chef7734]

What res you wanting, games playing?

 

[mann]

planning on the more advanced games but can't afford the really good high end cards and the board only works with pcie 1.0 cards

 

[dirtmountain]

Graphic cards that are PCIex16 2.0 are all backwards compatible with the 1.0 socket. You'll have no problems running the newer cards. What's your $ budget? Your power supply? What resolution (example: 1680x1050) will you be running at ?

 

[mann]

not looking to spend more than $200 on the card,my psu is 750watts and the resolution some where that 1680x1050

 

[cjl]

The 4870 is a good choice.

 

[boudy]

The 4870 is a great choice, but if you are a Nvidia fan, then you should go with the GTX 260 Core 216 Super-Mega-Uber-WhateverOtherWordThatMeansBig Overclocked Edition LOL
Alright, but its just called the GTX 260 Core 216. Either one is a good choice, just whichever is your preference.

 

[mann]

thanks you guys

 

[mann]

but i'm a ati fan and i want to run it in crossfire mode

 

[boudy]

but i'm a ati fan and i want to run it in crossfire mode

Thank goodness
Another one for the home team LOL

 

[rags_20]

Crossfire means 2 cards. If you're really intent on going CF and want to spend only $200, then get 2 4830 512s. Otherwise, 4870 1GB

 

[mann]

any one know where i can get my hands on a really cheap quad core cpu

 

[rags_20]

What do you mean by really cheap? How much?

 

[rags_20]

The cheapest on Newegg is the Q8200- 170$ free shipping.

 

[mann]

the free shipping is not for me i'm in the caribbean

 

[boudy]

how about this one.....its definitely cheap
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103244
Although you are probably better off getting a Core 2 Duo.....instead of a cheap quad core