What do you guys think?

[Redwolf]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...alog=48&depa=1

Got some x-mas money I need to burn. This card looks as good as any. Here are my critera:

- Needs to be nVidia (I use anaglyphic stereo, which ATI doesn't have, and Linux support seems better with nVidia). I like ATI alot, but it seems I need nVidia for now. Oh well.

- Needs to be as fast or faster than the Radeon 9600.

- Needs to support DirectX 9 (Shaders and such)

- Needs to not have the leaf-blower fan on it

- Needs to work with my KT400 motherboard (MSI KT4V), and not totally stress out my good 300 watt PS (may upgrade at some point)

- Needs to run Halo well.

- Not necessary, but it would be nice if it can run doom III at somewhat decent performance.

So does this fit the bill guys?

[tony_j15]

Well, since it has to be nVidia, yeah, that meets your requirements.

[Kc2iLq]

Looks good. The DDRII memory is super-fast.

-Kc2iLq

[Redwolf]

Okay, almost ready to push the button. Just as a last question, what is better? A 5700 Pro with higher clock speed and 128mb RAM or a 5700 with 256mb RAM but a slower clock speed? I get the feeling it's the Pro model, but I just want to make sure.

[RedFury]

that's a good question that I'd like answered myself. I went with a 128mb board because I kept hearing that nothing uses 256mb anyway....but what did people say when 128mb boards were emerging?

[tony_j15]

Remember the ti4200 early models? The 64meggers performed better, because the 128mb models didnt have as fast ram. Same situation right now. Get a 128mb model.

[The Real Bingo]

Go for a 5900 non-ultra. I have it and works great. Scores real well on 3DMark01 & 03. I think its a better value than a 5700 Ultra.

[Omardeth]

also if you didn't buy yet wait till tomorrow between 4-7pm PT that when newegg posts there refurbs . you might get a GREAT deal . you might find a fx5900 for the same price . I just ordered a 9600xt for my son , it should be here monday , for 150$ . worth a looky see before you buy , i will post tomorrow when it gets here if it gets here before i go to werk .

[Redwolf]

Bingo, I would kiss you if you weren't 200miles away:

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...9&searchdepa=0

For $8 more? w00t!

[Omardeth]

i would still hold off you might find a full fx5900 and not an se for the same price tomorrow . monday is a huge day for newegg refurbs . plus the se is a really toned down model .

don't kiss me send money my paypal is omar at xcelonline dot com