Building a Computer Question

[longhrnfan]

I know how to do it all, but I dont feel like researching too heavily into it this time around.

I need a graphics card that will run any game out there smoothly.

I want a soundcard that is as cheap as you can get without hampering game performance.

PC for games, My apple is for everything else because it works.

 

[ChazUTX]

Probably two of the best vid cards out right now are the GeForce 6800GT and the ATI X800 XL. I don't know what your price range is though.

As far as sound cards the CREATIVE Soundblaster Audigy Gamer should be more than what you're looking for. It goes for around $100. Not sure about any that are a lot cheaper, but the regular CREATIVE sound blaster audigy should work fine as well, and I think it's around $25 or so cheaper than the GAMER card.

 

[TexasOwnzYou]

if you can afford it, get a 6800 Ultra and that's the best one out there hands down.

if you've got a big budget, get 2 Ultras and SLI them.

sound card really doesnt matter that much, imo. just buy a mobo with on board sound so you dont have to sacrifice a pci slot for it.

 

[UTinBigD]

like the previous poster said, most high end mobos have 5.1CH capable audio out. Unless you need something specific (turn table or connecting a keyboard) a sound card would seem to be a waste of money and real estate inside the box.

 

[phage]

a 6600GT will play any game out there for <200 bucks. It won't be at the uber highest settings, but it'll play them fine.

 

[wherzwaldo]

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[TexasOwnzYou]

i'd think headphones would be a better investment than a sound card (especially if you're gonna play fps games)

 

[YChang]

if he's serious about gaming though...he needs to get a snd card and not rely on onboard snd, not so much for quality but cpu usage for the snd and its effect on frame rates.