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cj2112 · 01-13-2006, 08:40 PM

I'm looking at around 1000 dollars, the case is part of the barebones system. It includes the case, power supply and motherboard w/ onboard sound. The processor i've chosen has a fan, as does the video card and the case, I don't really plan on overclocking, at least not for a while. I have an optical mouse, I have a keyboard, I have speakers, a webcam and decent LCD monitor. I have a desk and chair so really all I'm concerned with is the box and what goes in it.

I don't do much gaming (mainly because my current PC has onboard 32MB video) but I'd like to be able to run just about anything my little heart desires. I will also be running AutoCAD with some frequency (I'm thinking about doing some drafting out of my home for the local cabinet and furniture shops)

I'm also on occasion going to be connecting from home, to our server at work.

Is the 100 dollar price difference between the 6800 vs. the 6800GT really worth it?

Is the price jump between memory labeled as value vs top notch memory just marketing or is there something to it?

01-13-2006, 08:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	I'm looking at around 1000 dollars, the case is part of the barebones system. It includes the case, power supply and motherboard w/ onboard sound. The processor i've chosen has a fan, as does the video card and the case, I don't really plan on overclocking, at least not for a while. I have an optical mouse, I have a keyboard, I have speakers, a webcam and decent LCD monitor. I have a desk and chair so really all I'm concerned with is the box and what goes in it. I don't do much gaming (mainly because my current PC has onboard 32MB video) but I'd like to be able to run just about anything my little heart desires. I will also be running AutoCAD with some frequency (I'm thinking about doing some drafting out of my home for the local cabinet and furniture shops) I'm also on occasion going to be connecting from home, to our server at work. Is the 100 dollar price difference between the 6800 vs. the 6800GT really worth it? Is the price jump between memory labeled as value vs top notch memory just marketing or is there something to it? Last edited by cj2112; 01-13-2006 at 08:53 PM..