Should i get the geforce 9800gt or geforce 9800gtx+

[Antoinette]

hi im planning to get this computer

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6327523&sku=P101-10090

and i would like to know which graphics card i should get.. either the geforce 9800gt with 1GB or the geforce 9800gtx+ with 512MB..

I plan to play games such as left 4 dead, teamfortress 2 and bioshock. which graphics card should i get? is the gtx+ more for hardcore gamers? i'm not really sure about the difference in the two. the whole techinical bit is quite confusing. any help would b appreciated.

thank you.

 

[rolli59]

I did not see the size of the power supply in the link. The rest of the computer will be well matched with 9800GTX+ or GTS250 which is newer version of the GTX+ if the PSU can handle it. Recommended PSU size is 450watt with 24amps on the +12 volt rail.

 

[Antoinette]

well im planning to get this power supply

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2227022&sku=GEN-2004

to upgrade it to 550 watts. ive also heard people complaining about the size of the graphics card.. will the gtx+ fit?

 

[Mousemonkey]

The 9800GT is 9" long and the 9800GTX+ is 10.5" long.

 

[Antoinette]

so i would b able to fit either one?

 

[rolli59]

You would be better of with this PSU http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4236686&CatId=1078 it is cheaper after MIR but is an under rated highly recommended quality unit. Although it is rated at 400watts it is more powerful than many 500+watt generic PSU's like you linked to.
Being a mini tower the card should fit but you should go for the GTS250 http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5677179&CatId=3670 which is the same card in new wrapping.

 

[Mousemonkey]

so i would b able to fit either one?

With a case depth of 16.85" you should have over 6" to spare depending on HDD cage placement.

 

[rolli59]

The GTS250 card I linked to is shorter than the standard 9800GT at 7.59" and should fit. http://www.evga.com/products/pdf/512-P3-1140.pdf

 

[Antoinette]

so the GTS250 is basically the same as the 9800gtx+?

to be on the safe side im going to get a 550 watt power supply but this one is corsair also so im assuming it s better?
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3436149&sku=C13-2501

that should b fine with the comp right?

 

[Mousemonkey]

so the GTS250 is basically the same as the 9800gtx+?

to be on the safe side im going to get a 550 watt power supply but this one is corsair also so im assuming it s better?
http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3436149&sku=C13-2501

that should b fine with the comp right?

The GTS250 is the 9800GTX+, Nvidia changed the name for reasons that are still not entirely clear even though reasons have been given.

 

[Mousemonkey]

Oh and Corsair PSU's are top notch, you can't go wrong with that one.

 

[Antoinette]

k thanks alot everyone
im going to get the corsair 550 watt and the gts250. the gts250 is alot cheaper also which makes it even better