10-26-2011, 03:22 PM
Sanderz Wrote:GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814161372That is one of the best 6950s. You could just go with the 1 GB version of 6950 which would save you $40-50. You only really need lots of VRAM when your running multiple monitors at high resolutions.
Edit: actually the GPU will probably put you over budget since those three are around 650. RAM will be 50-75, a 1TB WD caviar black will be 130, and a PSU will be around 100. If you go down to a 6870, that would be 80-90 dollars cheaper.
Make sure you're checking combos too Doom. The GPU Sanderz linked if bought with an i5-2500k gets an instant $19 off. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal ... mbo.749747
Here are two cards I'd recommend, I don't think you should drop to anything below the 560 ti or 6950 to use with your Sandy Bridge, save up an extra bill if you need to.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814150523 is the 6950 1GB $210 after MIR and you get Dirt 3 with it
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814121425 is the Nvidia alternative 560 Ti for $230 after MIR and you get Arkham City with it
Other pertinent combos:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal ... mbo.750656
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDeal ... mbo.750642