GPU or Monitor

[deadeyedic30]

Should i get a clearance section 7800GT or save and get a
Viewsonic VX2235wm 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black (MO-060-VS) ?
I have an FX55, Epox 9NPA+SLI, leadtek 7800GT, 2 Gb or Geil value ram and X-Fi platinum. Monitor is a Viewsonic VP171B2

I gam, make mp3 and surf. Games, FPS and sims.

 

[semi-pro waster]

I'd say that SLi 7800gts would be wasted on a 17" monitor but then I don't know quite how well a single 7800gt would cope with a 22" monitor at high resolutions. I'd probably buy the monitor and if necessary tone down the settings.

 

[deadeyedic30]

I've never been one for the AA AF filtering, I always start with a high res no extras then up the detail levels as i tweak it, if i find the graphics card isn't able to cope from the get go.

 

[spb251272]

Ideally, you'd get both at the same time, but if that's not possible, get the monitor first, then the new card as soon as possible. You can turn a few settings down in the meantime.

Just had a look at that monitor - it looks pretty good for the price, but not available for another month

 

[LanceCrossfire]

at high resolutions you dont need as much AA anyway, so i would say the monitor and just wait for the next gen cards maybe...

 

[deadeyedic30]

Or the 1900XT/7900GTx's to come down in price a bit more.
Meant to be saving for a mortgage.