Which cards would provide the best performance?

[Prase]

Hi,

I am going to build a new comp and I am unsure which graphics cards to install.
My question is this. Should i install 2 x BFG GeForce 8800 GTX OC 768MB GDDR3 HDTV/Dual DVI or BFG GeForce 9800 GX2 1024MB GDDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI/HDMI?

Which setup provides me with the best graphics? Should i buy the 1024Mb and wait for the price to come down and then sli two of them?

Any help on this matter is appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Senture]

The pair of 8800GTX cards would be the faster setup. The 9800GX2 is a pair of 8800GTS 512MB cards stuck together and clocked down. The 8800GTX beats a stock GTS when playing with high res (1920x1200) or with FSAA.

Hope that helps

 

[willhub]

What res will you be gaming at? The 9800GX2 is 2x 8800GTS 512 stuck together so its only got 512mb of memory.

 

[Prase]

Not sure what res, the best i can i suppose. I will be looking at buying a new 24" monitor as well, do you have any ideas of a decent model. Not going to get this system until end of May so I have plenty of time to think about it. Will the prices have fallen by then and will there be a new gen of card out I wonder.

 

[willhub]

8800GTS SLi I suppose for 24" monitor allthough 9800GX2 will do fine.