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tuyhon

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Hey guys, been out of the scene a while and needing to build a new system. The current system shows it's age in my sig.

What would be a good video card for around 200 bucks?
Also, for the build below what would a good wattage for the PSU be? Don't want to skimp out on it.

Here is the plan below, ideas/comments/critiques are welcome!

CPU:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6750 - Retail

MoBo: ABIT IP35-E LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

RAM:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail (If still on sale)
OR
A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVE1A16K - Retail

HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Video: ?
PSU: ?

Haven't picked out a case yet, but it'll probably be a Coolermaster.

Thanks,
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I wouldn't reccomend anything less than a 8800gts for a new gaming rig with that budget so if you could squeeze the $200 to $300...

As for the PSU, go for the X-Clio Goodpower 500w
 
Wattage doesn't mean that much these days. What matters these days is where those watts/amps are being delivered. Quick link to more info about power supplies:
http://www.jonnyguru.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1036

Anyway go with the XClio Goodpower that Robo recommended:
XCLIO Goodpower 500W PSU - $50

But if you want a bit more quality in a power supply, go with either of these two power supplies:
Enhance ENP-5150GH 500W PSU - $69
Corsair HX520 520W PSU - $105

Also, there are no good video cards for around $200. There's a bit of a performance gap between $130 or so cards and $300 cards that hasn't been filled yet IMO. The mid-range DX10 cards are a bit of a disappointment and offers less performance than the older DX9 cards that cost much less.

But here are the cards I recommend:
Sapphire 100199L Radeon X1950GT 256MB PCI-E Video Card - $115
eVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB PCI-E Video Card - $290

Yes there is a gap but the performance difference is phenomenal. The GTS 320MB can play a good majority of games out there at max resolution and detail on a 19" to 20" monitor. Maybe a 22" monitor if the game isn't particularly too demanding.
 
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