Possible New Monitor Setup, Opinions Please

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01-11-2006, 07:31 AM
lambchopdc

Possible New Monitor Setup, Opinions Please

Ok, I'm debating this as my new monitor setup. Retail value for everything is $1600. I can get everything on Ebay Buy-It-Now from verified sellers with shipping for a total of $1350.

http://images.tigerdirect.com/skuima...5146-main2.jpg

1 - eVGA GeForce 6800 GT / 512MB DDR3 / PCI Express / Dual DVI / TV-Out / Video Card

Performance

GPU/VPU - NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT
RAMDAC - Dual 400 MHz
Maximum Resolution - 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz

Memory

Video Memory - 512MB
Memory Type - 256-bit DDR3
Core Clock - 350 MHz
Memory Clock - 1000 MHz
Memory Bandwidth - 32GB/sec.

Connections

Interface Type - PCI Express
Connector(s) - Dual DVI - TV/S-Video
Multiple Monitors Support - Yes

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/i...ge/20013YR.jpg

2 - DELL UltraSharp 2001FP 20.1-inch Flat Panel LCD

Diagonal Size: 20.1"
Viewable Size: 20.1"
Display Type: Flat panel display/TFT active matrix - desktop
Depth: 9.67"
Height: With stand: 25" (fully extended in portrait mode), 18" (compressed/locked in landscape mode)
Weight: 18.72 lbs (with stand and head)
Width: 17.6"
Image Max H-View Angle: ± 88° (typical)
Image Max V-View Angle: ± 88° (typical)
Analog Video Format: Analog RGB
Analog Video Signal: 0.7 Volts ± 5%, 75 ohm input impedance
Cable(s) included: 1 x 15-pin D-Sub and 1 x 24-pin DVI-D cable
Color Support: Yes
Compliant Standards: ENERGY STAR®
Connectivity Technology: Cable
Digital Video Format: DVI-D TMDS
Dot Pitch: 0.255 mm pixel pitch
Enclosure Color: Midnight Gray
Factory Preset Resolution Modes: 720x400 @ 70.1 Hz, 640x480 @ 59.9 Hz, 640x480 @ 75 Hz, 800x600 @ 60.3 Hz, 800x600 @ 75 Hz, 1024x768 @ 60 Hz, 1024x768 @ 75 Hz, 1152x864 @ 75 Hz, 1280x1024 @ 60 Hz, 1280x1024 @ 75 Hz, 1600x1200 @ 60 Hz
Front Panel Controls: Input Select, OSD Menu and Select, Minus (-) and Plus (+), Brightness / Contrast, Auto Adjust, Power Button and Indicator
Image Brightness: 250 cd/m2 (typical)
Image Contrast Ratio: 400:1
Lamp Type: CCFL (6) edgelight system
Max Operating Temperature: 95°F
Max Resolution: Up to 1600x1200 Pixels
Max Sync Rate (V x H): 76 Hz x 80 kHz
Min Operating Temperature: 41°F
Port(s) Total ( Free ) / Connector Type: 1 x 15-pin D-sub, 1 x 24-pin Digital DVI-D, 1 x S-Video, 1 x Composite Video, 5 x USB (1 Upstream and 4 Downstream)
Power Consumption Operational: 90 W (max. with USB and Soundbar)
Power Consumption Operational ( Standby : Less than 3 W Avg. (Active-off mode)
Video Input: Analog RGB, Digital DVI-D TMDS, S-Video, Composite Video
Voltage Required: 90 to 264 VAC
Warranty: 3-Year
Humidity Range Operating: 10% to 80% (non-condensing)
OSD Languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese
Compatibility: PC

So...+EV? Y/N?
01-11-2006, 07:38 AM
Trikflow77

i got 3 dell 2001fps..........and 2 video cards to go with and spent a total of 1400 bucks....shop harder.........or get ripped off....my 2 cents.
01-11-2006, 07:40 AM
lambchopdc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikflow77

i got 3 dell 2001fps..........and 2 video cards to go with and spent a total of 1400 bucks....shop harder.........or get ripped off....my 2 cents.

Best i found the 2001fps for was $515 a piece on ebay with shipping, where else should i be looking?
01-11-2006, 07:47 AM
Trikflow77

wait a week or 2 and check fatwallet........look for discount coupons.....i payed like 415 for each shipped.......and you only need a cheapy 30 graphics card for 1 monitor.....for 2 you still just need a cheapy 40 dollar graphics card.......for 3......you need 2 cards.
01-11-2006, 08:04 AM
RT_H

While you're on the subject (sorry LC) can someone tell me what they think of this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Computer-A...QQcmdZViewItem

I hear cheaper to make yourself and blah blah but I wont cos I'm lazy. Do not have this sorta money to spend on pcs yet though.. :(
01-11-2006, 09:30 AM
AHiltz

That video card would smoke any game out there right now, but if you're not gaming, it's overkill.
01-11-2006, 09:32 AM
AvatarKava

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHiltz

That video card would smoke any game out there right now, but if you're not gaming, it's overkill.

QFT.

If you're not gaming or using some nasty CAD apps, don't drop anywhere near that much on a card.
01-11-2006, 12:50 PM
ProZachNation

Why you do you want the 512mb ram version of the 6800gt, I think the 7800GTs with 256 are cheaper and a ton faster.

Or a regualr 6800GT 256mb ram smokes most games out right now.
01-11-2006, 12:55 PM
AHiltz

I have a 6200 with 256 ram and it smokes 99% of the games right now. That's on a 3 year old machine too.
01-11-2006, 02:39 PM
ProZachNation

On what res tho? on a lower res a 6200 is ok, I play at 1280X1024 on a x800xl(very close to a 6800gt) with most stuff on max, a 6200 cannt do all that at that res with playable frame rates in a lot of games.
01-11-2006, 03:34 PM
journey075

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHiltz

That video card would smoke any game out there right now, but if you're not gaming, it's overkill.

i laughed. its a last generation vid card, it wont even be able to run fear on medium settings at high resolutions.
01-11-2006, 03:36 PM
journey075

Quote:

Originally Posted by AHiltz

I have a 6200 with 256 ram and it smokes 99% of the games right now. That's on a 3 year old machine too.

what res do you play stuff at and im sure your 3dmark05 score is less than 4000. thats not really beating 99% of games currently available..
01-11-2006, 05:20 PM
lambchopdc

What's wrong with a little overkill may I add?
01-11-2006, 05:46 PM
Bmxicle

because all you do is play poker 25 hours a day, not play games.
01-11-2006, 05:53 PM
DoGGz

Well, this would work well, but it is overkill.

Then again, What's 100 dollars? I just wiped my ass with some hundos yesterday.
01-11-2006, 08:04 PM
ProZachNation

I would go for the 7800GT 256 or 7800GTX both smoke a 6800GT then lamb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130247
or get this the best single card http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102624

If you really wana have the biggest e-penis you need two of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121213 one of those acts like 2 seperate 7800GTs, get two of them and you have 4 video cards running in SLI.
01-11-2006, 09:19 PM
Bmxicle

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoGGz

Well, this would work well, but it is overkill.

Then again, What's 100 dollars? I just wiped my ass with some hundos yesterday.

bet you wish you didn't do that now that your bodog fish are gone
01-11-2006, 10:46 PM
DoGGz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmxicle

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoGGz

Well, this would work well, but it is overkill.

Then again, What's 100 dollars? I just wiped my ass with some hundos yesterday.

bet you wish you didn't do that now that your bodog fish are gone

I have Ipoker fish now.
01-12-2006, 07:08 AM
Trikflow77

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoGGz

Then again, What's 100 dollars? I just wiped my ass with some hundos yesterday.

are you 12?
01-12-2006, 07:14 AM
DoGGz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikflow77

Quote:

Originally Posted by DoGGz

Then again, What's 100 dollars? I just wiped my ass with some hundos yesterday.

are you 12?

Do you even play poker anymore?
01-12-2006, 07:30 AM
Trikflow77

yes it is still my job.............why would you even ask that?
01-12-2006, 04:11 PM
DoGGz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trikflow77

yes it is still my job.............why would you even ask that?

I thought that was obvious :roll:
01-12-2006, 09:41 PM
Bmxicle

lambchop i wouldn't spend the money on that overkill card cause it seems that 90% of "pro" players like yourself tend to bust, or get very close to busting. So you should build your roll to massive proportions before you go wasting money on some nerdy gadget to increase the size of yoiur e-penis. :)
01-13-2006, 03:03 AM
DoGGz

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bmxicle

lambchop i wouldn't spend the money on that overkill card cause it seems that 90% of "pro" players like yourself tend to bust, or get very close to busting.

Been there. done that.