Which card?

[unclebob123]

Ok so im waiting to build my new rig however I dont know what to do about the gfx card.

The system will mainly be used for, adobe photoshop and after effects andmaybe a little 3D studio max. I will also be using the system as a multimedia pc for playing HD content on a 24'' screen. I would like to have the option of being able to play the latest games, but to be hoest that really isnt too important.

So my question is should i get this card

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-160-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=922

or wait for this one
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-052-BG

Or of course if anyone else has any better suggestions.

Thanks.

 

[semi-pro waster]

The 8800GT is the faster of the two from what I've seen so given you have a large monitor I'd go with that, of course it does depend on whether you can bring yourself to wait for it I suppose.

 

[unclebob123]

I guess it only a week away, im sure ill be able to hold off.

Thanks.

 

[sosrandom]

Yeah the GT is also realy good at playing HD stuff, at good enough to play new games like cod4

 

[RaiderX]

the GT is the faster of the 2, altho the 2900 in crossfire is quite a bit faster than an ultra