Best graphics solution in $300-$400 range?

[rockyrococo]

I am really having a hard time deciding what graphics solution I am going with for my new rig. At this time I am leaning toward running two XFX GX260NADBF GeForce GTX 260 Black Edition Core 216 in SLI, which will run me about $380 at this time. My main other considerations are running two Radeon 4890s in CrossFire or two GTX 275s in SLI, but I can't find benchmarks to compare these three solutions alongside each other! I'm sure a lot of people who are looking to build a system right now are having the same trouble. Please share you ideas for solutions!

 

[tychoblu]

I've been debating this for weeks now, myself. What size monitor do you have?

 

[gkay09]

@rockyrococo Give other details about your setup...

and the main thing is what tychoblu asked - Screen resolution...

2x GTX 260 can easily run most of the current games @ Max settings without any problem...And the HD 4890s would come close in price and better in performance...but they would consume more power than the GTX and give out more heat...

 

[megamanx00]

I say two 4890s in crossfire (that's a crap load of heat though)

Other good choices are two GTX 275s in SLI or two significantly factory overclocked GTX 260 sp 216s.

The GTX 275s will be a little more than the 4890s, but they run cooler and use less power . The 260 sp 216s in SLI are pretty close behind and some factory overclocked ones will keep up making them a pretty good deal.

 

[rockyrococo]

ah sorry I plan to buy a monitor to run games at 1920x1200

 

[invisik]

Honestly i play at 1920x1080 and my 2 oc gtx260 sli (192sp) is plenty. Save yourself money and get 2 gtx260 (216sp)

 

[daedalus685]

I say two 4890s in crossfire (that's a crap load of heat though)

Other good choices are two GTX 275s in SLI or two significantly factory overclocked GTX 260 sp 216s.

The GTX 275s will be a little more than the 4890s, but they run cooler and use less power . The 260 sp 216s in SLI are pretty close behind and some factory overclocked ones will keep up making them a pretty good deal.

Oh its not that hot.

 

[Pailin]

I thought I saw 275's for $204 each over at newegg ealier - Sparkle though...

but for the extra $28 would give a decent boost in power

are a few decent deals after rebates etc and most come with some decent free games

have a look