Which gpu for this build

[bucfanmike]

building a budget minded system.

So far i have purchased the following
the enhance 500w psu that geeks had a special on last week
ASRock N7ad-Sli - i know this isnt the greatest board but got a great deal
e8400 combo with arctic cooler
1tb WD caviar black
4 gb ddr2 800 ram
dell 23 in monitor S2309W - again got it for 149 so couldnt pass it up

i am leaning towards an antec 300 case for $55
i still need to pick up an optical or 2

now when it comes to the GPU. I currently only play some free MMO's - (mostly atlantica online) nothing that is graphic intensive. I want to be able to run the monitor at full 1920x1080 and not break the bank on a gpu. I cant see myself ever going sli or crossfire (this MB can actually be flashed to support crossfire btw)
With what i do I am thinking a 9800gt or a new 4770 will be more than enough. Although i have an offer to buy a xfx gtx 260 core 216 for 145 shipped which for 35-50 more than those options should future proof me for a long time.

Opinions?

Thanks
Mike

 

[Helloworld_98]

I highly doubt that PSU will take a 260.

4770 oc'd to 800mhz max probably.

 

[batuchka]

+1 HD 4770 : nice card for your needs IMO

 

[bucfanmike]

thanks, seems like a solid recommendation and then i can go new as well, instead of worried how abused a used card may be.

it's kinda late to ask sice ive ordered/received most everything else, but this should be a decent system i think.

opinions? anything i should have done different?

Mike

 

[xrome]

building a budget minded system.

So far i have purchased the following
the enhance 500w psu that geeks had a special on last week
ASRock N7ad-Sli - i know this isnt the greatest board but got a great deal
e8400 combo with arctic cooler
1tb WD caviar black
4 gb ddr2 800 ram
dell 23 in monitor S2309W - again got it for 149 so couldnt pass it up

i am leaning towards an antec 300 case for $55
i still need to pick up an optical or 2

now when it comes to the GPU. I currently only play some free MMO's - (mostly atlantica online) nothing that is graphic intensive. I want to be able to run the monitor at full 1920x1080 and not break the bank on a gpu. I cant see myself ever going sli or crossfire (this MB can actually be flashed to support crossfire btw)
With what i do I am thinking a 9800gt or a new 4770 will be more than enough. Although i have an offer to buy a xfx gtx 260 core 216 for 145 shipped which for 35-50 more than those options should future proof me for a long time.

Opinions?

Thanks
Mike

This is your case right here. I used it for my last two builds and I love it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156078

$50 after rebate now... i paid 70...

Fold down sides on both sides, tooless drive installation, built in tool kit, room for 5 fans, 2 120mm and 3 80mm (4 of which are included). Look sexy as all get out.

I recommend it.

 

[xrome]

oh didnt see you already bought your case