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ESCAPEMAX
08-05-2005, 12:03 PM
Hello ALL. New here. Need some help picking a Brand of Video Card.
My system is in process of being built.
Gigabyte GAK8NS Mobo
3Gb Crucial Tech PC3200 ram
Sony DVD Rom, FD
Creative Audigy 2 ZS SC
Creative Modem (Cant remember the model#)
Antec Overture II case

Still need a CPU, HD(WD Raptor) and a VC.
Heres my choices. All are 6800GT. All at NewEgg.Com
1st: Albatron with 256MB ram $269 + free ship
2nd: Asus with 128MB ram $272 + Tax, Ship
3rd: Aopen 256MB $276 + tax, Ship BO till 8/12?
Just need some advice on Brands mainly. cards are essentially same. I am leaning on the Albatron due to Price. But Asus was reccomended to me by a couple of guys on EscapeCentral forum.

Thanks all.
Chris

Cricket
08-05-2005, 02:42 PM
Of the three you listed, I'd go with the ASUS.

But given the choice I'd get a eVGA instead.

:) Cricket

ESCAPEMAX
08-05-2005, 03:32 PM
Thanks. Was told that EVGA used "Cheap" parts by the guys on EscapeCentral site.
Chris

Hi Ho
08-06-2005, 04:29 AM
eVGA is one of the main Nvidia manufacturers. They make the Nvidia reference cards. They are very good quality.

ESCAPEMAX
08-08-2005, 08:24 AM
Thanks all. I decided to go with the Albatron. Seems like I am getting the most for the money. now I just hope it fits inside my Antec Overture II case.
Last night, I ordered a set of Monster Cables to hook to my TV and HT Stereo. The IP400 and Monster Video 3 cables. NewEgg.Com again. Free ship.
Chris