Building a new rig

[alskahawk]

I ran a 8800GTS on a 550 watt no probs.

[Max]

Originally posted by DrDea
Im getting a GT8600.

You haven't spoken with Skuzzy yet...have ya

[DrDea]

I sent him some specs.That was in em.

[Max]

Originally posted by DrDea
I sent him some specs.That was in em.

Could have sworn he said that 8600 cards were to be avoided. Lemme see if I can find it on a pm

[DrDea]

What did you get?The 7600?

[BaldEagl]

Originally posted by Max
Could have sworn he said that 8600 cards were to be avoided. Lemme see if I can find it on a pm

That seems odd.  The monthly review at Tom's Harware has the 8600GT rated as the best card in it's price range.

This chart and this article (updated monthly) may help guide you in your graphics card search.

[Max]

Originally posted by DrDea
What did you get?The 7600?

Yeah...EGVA 7600GT 256 MB from NewEgg $85 retail and $65 after mail in rebate

[alskahawk]

I have a 7600GT on my (now dust covered) AGP computer. Worked good got 50 to 60 fps with it.