This is the One.

[The_Techie]

I'd say go for widescreen

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

What is GIS?

For everything else, wide is the only way to go

Arcview GIS .... 3D design thingy that I use for databasing.

I'd say go for widescreen

Yeah .... probably will now ....

 

[hj2k_x]

Then widescreen it is

 

[Glordit]

Arcview GIS .... 3D design thingy that I use for databasing.


Yeah .... probably will now ....

Yupo! ARC GIS + Widescreen = Definate win!

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

The gfx issue - I would of just got an 8800GT but I'm worried about the next slew of games not taking kindly to 'older' cards. Geezuz, I R konfussed what to do !

 

[hj2k_x]

I would say go with the 8800GT or 9600GT. The increase in performance from the 9800GTX cannot justify the increase in price! The 9600GT costs almost half !

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Ja .... the price thing has me by the b@lls. I suppose I'll have to look at more comparison tests before i can decide fully. Man, it's the suck

 

[hj2k_x]

Ja .... the price thing has me by the b@lls. I suppose I'll have to look at more comparison tests before i can decide fully. Man, it's the suck

Upgrading is never the suck - it is awesome

My advice, go with bigger screens and a cheaper gfx card. Cards these days are updated like after a few months - Two 22" screens are still gonna be two 22" screens years from now

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Lol, you do make a valid point hey. I must say though that a few reviews on the net have the choice being the 8800GT .... price wise and performance wise.

 

[hj2k_x]

Lol, you do make a valid point hey. I must say though that a few reviews on the net have the choice being the 8800GT .... price wise and performance wise.

Well the 9600GT goes for around R1800 and the 8800GT can be had for R2200, so either way you are saving a lot

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

And if I go with the 8800GT instead of the 9800GTX .... would I still need that 720W PSU? Seems excessive or no?

 

[hj2k_x]

And if I go with the 8800GT instead of the 9800GTX .... would I still need that 720W PSU? Seems excessive or no?

Does seem excessive but it is future-proof so probably worthwhile. That way, if you upgrade the gfx or want to add like 6 hdds at a later stage, you won't have to worry

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

2x

Acer 2016W 20" Wide LCD - 1680x1050 Res - 800:1 Contrast - 2ms - Brightness 300 cd/m2.

What you reckon?

 

[hj2k_x]

2x

Acer 2016W 20" Wide LCD - 1680x1050 Res - 800:1 Contrast - 2ms - Brightness 300 cd/m2.

What you reckon?

Costa quanta?

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Oh ja .... R1799

 

[hj2k_x]

Oh ja .... R1799

Ya that does not sound too bad.

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

Anything else you would add to the system ..... what could be handy in the near future? I wanna cover every single fsckin base here, lol.

 

[Ivan...]

*cough* E8500 or E8400 *cough*

 

[Mephisto_Helix]

And as Ivan just mentioned ..... should I bump up that cpu to a 6850 or 8400 ?

 

[hj2k_x]

And as Ivan just mentioned ..... should I bump up that cpu to a 6850 or 8400 ?

If you have the cash then yes