[QUOTE="mario7djpr"]WOW you also make a good point... this is getting so complicated. So in your point wait a bit more to get 2nd generation 10x cards... sounds goodfoxhound_fox

Hey thanks and thanks to all. I guess I'll go to the PC forum...

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]If you want to future proof go with the 8800 GTX and Q6600.foxhound_fox

WOW you also make a good point... this is getting so complicated. So in your point wait a bit more to get 2nd generation 10x cards... sounds good

[QUOTE="mario7djpr"

Yeah thats one of my items on my wish list at newegg, I believe one video card (most powerful) is sufficient

TkLive

The great thing about a P35 board is that it's expandable. One brand I recommend for motherboards is Gigabyte. They provide solid capacitors and quality components. The P35 features DDR3 RAM, support for future Intel processors, and better overclocking and cooling features.

If you don't want all that jazz and want SLi in the future, go with the 680s: I recommend eVGA for that.

I think an 8800GTX will last a long time depending on what resolution you play on.

Thanks for the reply, it would be on my 1680x1050 samsung 215TW

[QUOTE="horrowhip"]

if you want to future proof seriously go with the 8800 GTX, a 680i board, a quad core, and vista.

TkLive

No, go with a P35 board for a "future proof" PC.

Yeah thats one of my items on my wish list at newegg, I believe one video card (most powerful) is sufficient

[QUOTE="mario7djpr"]

[QUOTE="foxhound_fox"]PC... easily... and go for some cheaper parts. Getting the best of the best right now is a waste of money.Subcritical

So you think no to the 8800GTX???

I have a single8800GTX. It kicks serious ass. For the nextcouple years I'm set with this card. If I ever need a power increase,I'll simply add a second GTXprovided.You should get anSLI capable motherboard (680i). In a few years, if needed I'll be able to add another 8800GTX and by then I'll be able to get one for about $150.00.

I really wanted a 8800GTX and vista to future proof my PC and yes I know it's impossible but I have survived 6 years with this PC so the best I get could stay with me longer..

[QUOTE="mario7djpr"]So you think no to the 8800GTX??? foxhound_fox

Hmm no to a q6600, could be, and a 8800GTS 640 could work great with my 1680x1050!

PC... easily... and go for some cheaper parts. Getting the best of the best right now is a waste of money.foxhound_fox

So you think no to the 8800GTX???

PC.

There are a lot of great games coming up to play, and you will also be able to play all the great games from the past too.

Also a new rig will do far more than a one dimensional Xbox.

Furthermore, the hasle free gaming experience with an Xbox you describe is pretty much how PC gaming has treated me. I honestly never have these outlandish problems some fanboys claim they have with PC gaming. If you have that powerful rig, you just aren't going to have problems. On extreme rare occasion you might need a patch. Whoopdy doo. Most patches actually enhance performance and add to the game. Also, think of all the mods, map packs, free online play, and the million other bene's of having a good PC.

Also hardware reliability is much better on the PC. How hassle free to you think some Xbox owners think the Ring of Death is?

It is a no brainer.

PC.

Subcritical

Hmmm... you make a pretty good point, by the way my bugdet is $1500 of course I could go a bit more... now you have me thinking of PC again... which would you go vista or get xp prof???

Well thanks for everyone for replying, I see that most of you voted for the PC but I'm willing to spend cash on a PC but if I go the vista route (which I would really like to have) I fear that many of my existing hardware will not work... I feel the 360 would be much easier and definitely get a PC when vista is more mature, I guess?

What kind of games do you like? Are you into Movies? If so Id get a 360 and the HD-DVD add-on and get some usage out of your HDTV.Pablo_Aimar

Hey thanks for the replay, I really not that into movies.