Which video card is better?

[azure-rise]

I can get either one for pretty much the same price.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141079
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130303

[maxxx]

Well the EVGA one is deactivated but I always buy EVGA video cards.

Never have any issues and they have a great return policy, plus you can exchange for a higher up card w/ extra money with EVGA. Can't remember how long you can do this after the purchase though.

[azure-rise]

Well the deactivated one I was gonna buy off a friend, but I wanted to know which one was better first. Also what's the difference with this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814187036 I just see that it says DDR3 and there's only a 2 dollar difference.

[gta_bmx]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162007

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127333

You may want to check out a 9600GT instead. Much faster card and only like $15 more (after rebates). Newegg has some good deals on 9600GT's right now if you don't mind waiting for a rebate check.

But it'll need a good power supply. What kind of gaming or video stuff do you do?

[gta_bmx]

The 8800GT that your friend has is a fast card, faster than the 9400GT. If you can get the 8800GT cheap, that'd be a sweet deal, plus you wouldn't have to wait for your new card to arrive.

[azure-rise]

I ended up getting the 8800GT. Now I'm just trying to get a decent computer to put it in. Went to two Circuit Citys, but neither has computers with a decent power supply. I might try Fry's or best buy next. Looking on newegg right now. So if anyone sees any cheap computers on newegg.com that can handle this card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130303 post them!

[gta_bmx]

I'd build the system myself if I were you, especially if you already own a copy of XP or Vista (but you can buy the OEM version for like $95). Cheaper than buying a PC already built, and you can pick the exact case style, parts, large PS for that 8800GT, and brands that you want. Newegg will have the stuff to you within 5 days usually. Then just be careful handling the parts while you put it together and keep yourself grounded. If it's your first build, you might want a tech savvy friend to help out.

Only downside is that if a part fails, you have to be your own tech support and figure out which part failed and return it under warranty. Only part that has failed me was an on-board soundcard, so I just bought a $10 Sound Blaster Audigy SE sound card.