Looking for the right Graphics card.

Stinkweasel

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I'm trying to decide which 4890 graphics card to use on new build. I'm leaning toward the build. SAPPHIRE VAPOR-X 100269VXL Radeon HD 4890 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card.
Any thoughts?
QX6700 Core 2 Quad 2.66mhz
ASUS P5Q-EM
WD Caviar Black 500GB HD
G-Skill 4x1GB DDR2 800MHZ CL4-4-4-12
B-Gears Tarantula 600W PSU
Theermaltake Cube Case Good ventilation 4 SilentX case fans
Windows XP Pro sp3
Acer 22" LCD Monitor
 
Is this a new build? or are you just putting together a system from other parts? The reason I ask is if it's a new build I would really look over your list of items and choose some more up to date selections. Why XP? It's 6 years old and has been replaced twice, Vista and Win7? If you are just trying to put together a system with current parts, I can understand. I would say any 4890 with a decent cooler to be honest. The vapor X is nice, but you usually pay a little extra for the cooling.