What should i get;
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2991791&CatId=935Specifications
GPU/VPU: NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS
RAMDAC: Dual 400 MHz
Fill Rate per Second: 9 Billion pixels
Vertices per Second: 822.5 Million
Pixel Pipelines: 20
Additional Features: Vista Ready
HDTV Ready
DirectX 9
OpenGL 2.0
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
Video Memory: 256MB
Memory Type: DDR3
Core Clock: 450 MHz
Memory Bus: 256-bit
Memory Clock: 1320 MHz
Memory Bandwidth: 42.2GB/sec.
Interface Type: AGP
Interface Speed: 4X
8X
Connector(s): Dual DVI
HDTV/S-Video
Features
* Full Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 Support
The standard for today's PCs and next-generation consoles enables stunning and complex effects for cinematic realism. NVIDIA GPUs offer the most complete implementation of the Shader Model 3.0 feature set-including vertex texture fetch (VTF)-to ensure top-notch compatibility and performance for all DirectX 9 applications.
* NVIDIA® CineFX® 4.0 Engine
Delivers advanced visual effects at unimaginable speeds. Full support for Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Shader Model 3.0 enables stunning and complex special effects. Next-generation shader architecture with new texture unit design streamlines texture processing for faster and smoother gameplay.
* NVIDIA® PureVideo™ Technology
The combination of high-definition video processors and decoder software delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for all video content to turn your PC into a high-end home theater.
* OpenGL™ 2.0 Optimizations and Support
Ensures top-notch compatibility and performance for all OpenGL applications. NVIDIA® nView® Multi-display Advanced technology provides the ultimate in viewing flexibility and control for multiple monitors.
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3299645&CatId=2234Specifications
GPU/VPU: RADEON HD 2600 XT
RAMDAC: Dual 400 MHz
Additional Features: Vista Ready
HDCP Enabled
HDTV Ready
OpenGL 2.0
DirectX 10
Maximum Resolution: 2560 x 1600 (Digital)
Video Memory: 512MB
Memory Type: GDDR3
Core Clock: 800 MHz
Memory Bus: 128-bit
Memory Clock: 1400 MHz
Interface Type: AGP
Interface Speed: 8X
Connector(s): Dual DVI (Dual Link)
HDTV/S-Video
Multiple Monitors Support: Yes
Features
* Dynamic Geometry Acceleration
* High-speed HDR (High Dynamic Range) rendering
* Up to 24X Custom Filter Anti-Aliasing
* Dual dual-link DVIx2 with full resolution HDCP support
* HD video playback
* Optimized for Windows Vista with comprehensive DirectX 10 and DirectX 9 support
* Open GL 2.0 support
* 2nd generation unified shader engine
* Avivo HD display enhancement technology
The ati has dx10 and the NVIDIA has dx9.The ATI looks like it is the best to get.Need help picking.