Best card for gaming at 1280x1024?

[Red Storm]

Hi, first time poster here. I'm in the process of building a gaming rig, but I don't know what to get when it comes to the 3d card. I've got a 19" LCD monitor, so my top resolution would be 1280x1024. Now I've heard that cards such as the 7800gtx are really only beneficial if you're playing at 1600x1200 or higher, but I'm not sure if this is true. So, what's the best card for me to get?

Oh, and I don't really have a budget per se, but I don't plan on spending my life savings for just a video card either.

 

[Reiniku]

You can still make perfect use of a 7800gtx at that resolution. Havne't you noticed that most "gaming" branded monitors are of the 19" variety? 1280x1024 + 16x AF + 8x AA = a lot of juice... Let's let's not forget HDR ar well.

 

[Polish3d]

If you don't mind spending it, I'm sure the GTX will help in upcoming next gen games, otherwise your best bet is the 7800 GT AFAIK

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Welcome to AT.

A 7800gt for around $300 is a nice card for the money. I think if $200 to $300 sounds like a reasonable pricepoint for you, going with a 7800gt is a good idea.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications...item-details.asp?EdpNo=1549681&CatId=0

 

[HamburgerBoy]

With no budget, I'd get the 7800GT. The 7800GTX is overkill at the resolution you play at.

 

[n7]

7800GT or one of the hawt deal ATi X800/850 series that are floating around, pick your flavour.

 

[mrkun]

7800 GT is the best deal in terms of price/performance, especially if you overclock it.

 

[Sunrise089]

I'm a X800 GTO^2 fanboy, but at $290 the 7800GT linked to above is the best deal - actually one of the better deals in recent times. If for some reason GTO^2s fall to $199 again tomarrow that may be the way to go.

 

[RampantAndroid]

the 7800 GT is great...I would know (just update the BIOS as soon as you get it)