Suggestions for @ $200

[ewarz]

Im looking for your opinions on the best bang I can get for @ $200. I need a PCI Express card for sure.

This is what I am considering right now. Seems like the best choice but Im wondering if there is a card out there that I am over looking?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102621

 

[Dillusion]

Ok, theres 3 cards for 200$ right now that are uberl33t:

Sapphire X800GTO2
ATi X850XT
nVdia 6800GS

I personally went for the 6800GS due to Sm3.0 and i just like NV's IQ better. The X850Xt is a great card but i wouldnt recommend it if you plan to keep it for more than 6 months as we areon the horizon of DX10, Vista, ETC.

You linked to a crossfire version which isnt 'necessary' but will work, you can get the x850xt 'normal' version for a little bit less.

 

[xfoureyedgeek]

I would look for the Powercolor X800GTO 16 pipelines. You can get the refurb for $130 with shipping. If your a half life player.

 

[ewarz]

cool, thanks for the great suggestions guys, this helps me a lot.