Need some Help with Video Card and RAM

[acemasta]

Hey everyone. I am building a new rig. I did my homework and I am going with a e6300 on a P5B mobo. But i have having some trouble to pick out the RAM and the graphics card. first thing of all ... i have no idea where to start. especially with the video card. but i want the video card to cost around 150 or less. for the RAM ... i also have no idea where to start. but i know that I wont overclock. so any ideas to help a guy out?

[flanzig1]

Something like this in ATI: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102064
Something like this in nVidea: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814186004

[12twelve12]

Right now BB has a 7900GS on sale for $149.99 no rebates. I usually don't like BB but it's a great deal on a good card. LINK

RAM: 2GB DDR2 800 - 1GB DDR2 800

[acemasta]

Originally Posted by 12twelve12 Right now BB has a 7900GS on sale for $149.99 no rebates. I usually don't like BB but it's a great deal on a good card. LINK

Is PNY a good company? I really haven't heard of them before so i don't know what to take of them. I know that the 7900GS at this price is a steal. but is buying from this company a good idea?

Originally Posted by 12twelve12 RAM: 2GB DDR2 800 - 1GB DDR2 800

I dont think my budget will afford the 2gig one. so i guess i would get the 1gig one. also is the DDR2 800 worth it if I am not going to overclock? should i get the DDR2 667 one?

[Alaron]

If you're not overclocking, stick with DDR2-667, its perfectly fine.

PNY is an ok company. eVGA is always the top of the bunch, but PNY has been around for awhile. If the card ends up a lemon, you can always return it.

[acemasta]

ok thanks man