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ackblom12:
1. I already checked at Newegg, I'll continue checking at newegg once I'm closer to the actual purchase, just for right now there's no difference in any prices or combos.
2. The PSU is one I'm definitely considering cutting down on, Kind of keeping it as a placeholder for the moment though. Trying to decide if I want to bother with Sli, if I do, I'll likely stick with it so I can have some overhead.
3. Got a 8800GTS with 648 Megs of RAM right now. Any suggestions for more up to date cards? Last one I checked on is the 9800 and it seems like it's basically a 8800 renamed.
Reed:
It is. What resolution is your monitor? I am really opposed to SLI/Xfire. Unless you're pushing 30+" a gtx260/275/285 or HD4870 gb/4890 will be a much better value and more than powerful enough. If you buy a decent card now, then replace it with a decent DX11 card once games actually start utilizing it, you will probably be getting a much better value/$$.
ackblom12:
my monitor is 1680x1050, but I'm likely goign to be plugging it into my 47" television for 1920x1200 pretty regularly. One card is still likely to run that fine I imagine?
Reed:
Yeah, I run my 1920x1200 monitor with a GTX 260 and it's plenty powerful. There are even more powerful cards if you want to make sure it will last you a while, and they will be less of a hassle than running a dual card solution. It will also allow you to buy a smaller PSU, which should lower your electricity bill.
ackblom12:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3SQ7OG1Z76L6W
Alright, made changes with those things in mind. I replaced the 750 PSU with a 650 just for possible future Video Card requirements and added the 260. Video Card is going to be low on the list of priorities for parts, so I figure of the 275/285 drop enough before I get around to it I can switch them out.
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