Graphics Card: eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB
The Graphics Card is probably the second most important component for gaming behind the CPU. When I first set out I had planned on going with the 8800 Ultra but at a whopping $700-800 price tag I decided to reconsider. I finally decided on the brand new eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB. This graphics card is built on a new architecture and despite having less memory that the GTX and older 8800GTS (which are both a year old), it runs on less power and has out performs both. The price to performance ratio of this card was head and shoulders above the others and made my decision easier.
The Graphics Card is probably the second most important component for gaming behind the CPU. When I first set out I had planned on going with the 8800 Ultra but at a whopping $700-800 price tag I decided to reconsider. I finally decided on the brand new eVGA GeForce 8800GTS 512MB. This graphics card is built on a new architecture and despite having less memory that the GTX and older 8800GTS (which are both a year old), it runs on less power and has out performs both. The price to performance ratio of this card was head and shoulders above the others and made my decision easier.