Good graphics card for HP W2207h?

[geissap]

Here is the monitor I purchased...I need a good graphics card for it. All i do that's graphic intensive is World of Warcraft and occasional video editing.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824176091&Tpk=w2207h

Looks like the resolution is 1650x1050

I have a Asus PQ5 and E8400 proc picked out. I don't have a power supply or case picked out yet.

What graphics card will work for me. I don't need no 150 FPS for WoW or anything just something that's not gonna lag and looks good.

[pam123]

Consider this card : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102733

[geissap]

The price on this card is awesome. Why is it so cheap for a 1 GB card though? Makes me kinda weiry...

[shadowpr]

I think I just read the new 4670 can outperform the 38xx models, and cost about $80.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102792

[pam123]

If you're not buying bleeding edge then the price for video cards drops, a lot.

Go over to Anandtech and read up : http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3405

Cheap can be good ( and a 3X... card doesn't necessarily lose to a 4X... one so, depending on your plans, chose either.).

In a few days the price on 3X... cards should drop so wait till next week and check for savings.

[geissap]

Not sure what you mean by 3x cards? And why are they going to drop next week?

[pam123]

Not sure what you mean by 3x cards? And why are they going to drop next week?

Those are the 3860/3870 AMD/ATI came out with last year.

This week ATI/AMD has just released a sub $100 card, the 4650, for less.

As you can see in the review the 3XXX low price has a current performance edge but that may not last through the next driver update thus the price drop and, given your game choice, more inexpensive solutions for you.

[geissap]

I actually think this 4670 looks pretty decent for 80 bucks and i think it'll let me run WOW on full settings and still get a fine FPS.

I'm asking for a second 2270h for christmas. Do you think this will power both displays just fine though.

[pam123]

I actually think this 4670 looks pretty decent for 80 bucks and i think it'll let me run WOW on full settings and still get a fine FPS.

I'm asking for a second 2270h for christmas. Do you think this will power both displays just fine though.


Yes, WOW should "sing".
If you're doing a two monitor set up we need to know more, give us your full specs please.

[geissap]

I don't have a computer yet. I'm building it. Here is what i'm going to order though.

Case - Cooler Master Cosmos
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119138

Processor - E8400 Wolfdale 3.0 GHz

Asus P5Q Pro
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131299

ATi Radeon 4670 as discussed above

I have an Antec 500W power supply that was purchased about a year ago recommended on this site. I can't find a link for it.

74GB WD Raptor HD

2x2GB (4GB) Corsair DDR2 800 Ram

I won't be getting the two monitors until I upgrade my power supply. I'm asking for both at christmas.

[liambl]

Having two monitors won't put any more stress on your PSU, the 500w Antec should handle it.

[pam123]

Having two monitors won't put any more stress on your PSU, the 500w Antec should handle it.

Having a dual SLI set up for a 30" LCD will.