ok... im getting tired of this

[ndatoxicity]

if anything a GTS250. It is practically the same thing with a higher core clock.

yeah, i was looking at those... i found one for 130.... evga

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130468

but all the reviews say they are really big.... will they be able to fit in a mid tower case?

 

[Atomic Rooster]

ok, so atomic... do you have any other suggestions on parts in general.... cuz i still havent really talked with my dad lol... but i think he will give me a significant amount of money, since i will be leaving it at his house.... so maybe a cheap 4850 or 9800gtx+ ???

Here are a couple of different suggestions:

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W
More power, very reliable

EVGA GeForce GTS 250
Faster than the 9800GTX+ at nearly the same price

 

[Grantofhell]

depends; certain MT's are actually 'classified' as FT's. Measure your bay to cage distance. should be around 10-12 inches.

 

[ndatoxicity]

Here are a couple of different suggestions:

OCZ StealthXStream OCZ500SXS 500W
More power, very reliable

EVGA GeForce GTS 250
Faster than the 9800GTX+ at nearly the same price

im trying to limit the amount of mail in rebates i have, because its not always guaranteed you will get the money back

depends; certain MT's are actually 'classified' as FT's. Measure your bay to cage distance. should be around 10-12 inches.

cant do that until i get the case lol

 

[Grantofhell]

Good call . For whatever reason I thought you already have. doh! Let me do some looking around as to what the bay area is sized at. I'll post back when I get some reliable data.

EDIT: The GigaByte case you listed at the top looks like it will fit the GTS250 fine.
The Elite 331 looks like it will fit the GTS250 even better.

Grant it, these are size estimations based off of other items inside the case. It should work out ok, though.

 

[ndatoxicity]

Good call . For whatever reason I thought you already have. doh! Let me do some looking around as to what the bay area is sized at. I'll post back when I get some reliable data.

ok, thanks grant =]

 

[Atomic Rooster]

im trying to limit the amount of mail in rebates i have, because its not always guaranteed you will get the money back.

That's true, but I mainly posted those for their quality/performance compared to their relatively low initial cost. You did ask for other suggestions.

I usually base my purchases on the cost before rebate as I only have so much money on hand to spend. The money I get back a month or so down the road is a nice bonus, but it isn't going to help me now nor sway me to purchase that particular product.

 

[ndatoxicity]

That's true, but I mainly posted those for their quality/performance compared to their relatively low initial cost. You did ask for other suggestions.

I usually base my purchases on the cost before rebate as I only have so much money on hand to spend. The money I get back a month or so down the road is a nice bonus, but it isn't going to help me now nor sway me to purchase that particular product.

true... very true....

so is there any better memory you would suggest at a lower price before rebate? because this deal is really good, but only after the $25 rebate...

 

[Atomic Rooster]

Here's a couple:

OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 - $47.99 ($37.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate) Free Shipping

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 - $49.99 w/Free Shipping

 

[ndatoxicity]

Here's a couple:

OCZ Fatal1ty Edition 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 - $47.99 ($37.99 after $10.00 Mail-In Rebate) Free Shipping

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 - $49.99 w/Free Shipping

wow, thanks atomic

ill probably go with the G.SKILL because its gotten much higher ratings than the OCZ

should my 450w psu be fine, or should i go for like a 500?