Yet another video card inquiry

[ctbook]

Hey everyone. Im building a XP2500/ASUS combo PC. Will have at least 512 Corsair 3200 ram. I want to play the newer games and stuff. Some video stuff too. TV recording, movie burning, and lots of surfing, etc. I can spend like 200 at the most and I like nVidia. Not married to nVidia, just like 'em. Any suggestions for the best bang for the buck card? I also think it would be cool to have Call of Duty rolled in, but I certainly dont need that if it limits my options. I dont really know enough about the cards to differentiate between a 5900XT, 5900SE, 5950 Ultra, and plain 5900.


Thanks for your input,


cb

 

[wkabel23]

BFG 5900nu $168

A 5900nu, 5900se or xt will be the best buy for you.

 

[Megatomic]

IMO a standard GF FX 5900 is the best bang for the buck. I spent a few extra $$$ on a Gainward with a 256bit memory bus. It's an awesome card.

 

[modedepe]

Originally posted by: Megatomic
IMO a standard GF FX 5900 is the best bang for the buck. I spent a few extra $$$ on a Gainward with a 256bit memory bus. It's an awesome card.

They should all have 256bit memory busses. Fry's was selling the 5900's with CoD, but they were a little more ($200).

 

[Corporate Thug]

another vote for 5900

 

[high]

9800np