Few Questions

[PaoloUK]

OK, I upgraded my PC a fair bit in December/January as it was on it's last legs the only thing I kept was the Graphics card so now I'm sat with...

Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 2.40GHz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler
Abit IP35 Pro (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT
Creative Audigy 2 ZS Platinum
Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB SATA-II 16MB Cache x 2
Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 PC2-6400C5 TwinX
Thermaltake 680w PSU

So now it's time to upgrade the ageing Graphics card, but I'm lost as to which one to get. I've had a quick read about and I'm aware new ones are due out.

My main uses are gaming, graphic design and media, so I have a fair mix as you can see. Most people I ask/game with seem to suggest the 8800gt and all the reviews on it seem to back them up.

My second question is on monitors, currently I have an oldish Dell CRT and a Dell E228WFP LCD, now I have chance of selling on the LCD and if I did I would be looking to buy a matching set of LCD's to replace it and was looking for which would be best for me.

Oh and also would the Modular Corsair 620W PSU be enough for me? The current one I have is way too messy for my liking.

Thanks in advance

 

[Ben M]

Yes the corsair psu is more than good enough, it's a great psu.

As for graphics cards, if you can, wait. Ati's new cards are out soon (were out yesterday in some places) and the 4850 is meant to be a midrange card that beats the 8800GT. It's definately worth hanging on if you can.

 

[mp260767]

have a look at the samsung 20/22".

psu wise the 520w model would run that setup.