need help:screen+gpu>mobo+cpu+ram!!?!?

[Sogeking]

hi there,
i got my mobo+ phenom 940+ 4gb ram for 510 (tax and shipping included)

i am trying to get a 22" screen and a gpu now and need some help

i checked tiger direct and added these 2 items on sale
XFX Radeon HD 4870 Video Card - 1024MB GDDR5
BenQ E2200HD 22" Full HD LCD Monitor - 2ms, 10000:1

and got a total (including shipping &tax of $550).
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4405996&Sku=P450-4876
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4199416&Sku=B145-E2200HD%20CA

the comments say that its a good screen. can anyone direct me to a better price/performance ratio
should i just buy a 22" screen for like $150 and a 4870 (512mb)for $170 (total=$320) from fs and later on go crossfire with a 4890 when it gets down to like $250ish

also, i forgot to add, right now i game at 1024x768, so i don't know if there is a big difference between gaming 1680 x 1050 vs 1920x1080

[pace]

ther'es a HUGE difference, in terms of gpu power requirements and beauty

go with the 4870 now, good choice.

someone else can comment on the screen, but i suggest you get a VA or IPS panel one.

[sabertooth]

someone else can comment on the screen, but i suggest you get a VA or IPS panel one.

I thought TN panels were actually preferred for gaming because of their faster response time (usually under 5ms). I could be wrong though.

[Sogeking]

just read that 1920x1080 doesn't go nicely with a 22" monitor, should i get a 1680 x 1050 22" monitor instead?

[terrybear]

Stay away from td ewwwwwwwwwwwwwww

here is probly a better deal & with $6 ground shipping & only 5% tax with ncix right now:

XFX Radeon HD 4890 XT 1GB 875MHZ 1GB 3.9GHZ GDDR5 PCI-E 2XDVI HDTV Video Card NCIX.com In Stock 37431 $299.99

Samsung T220 22IN Widescreen LCD Monitor Black 1680X1050 2MS 20000:1DC VGA DVI-D HDCP Check this box for EXPRESS COVERAGE for this item. ($11.50) In Stock 35812 $229.99

$5.99 Ground Shipping Promo- in stock items only

YOUR TOTAL $535.97

This stuff should give ya ALL ya need gpu & monitorwise for awhile. :)

[Sogeking]

i am not sure about buying a monitor online and having it shipped. i was planning on picking it up from td or Canada computers . probably wait till next weeks deal on ncix for a gpu. ill ask again next week :D



edit: has anyone found a review of xfx 4870 1gb vs 4890? is there a big difference? i am planning on getting the 1st one if there isnt like a 15-20% increase in performance xD

[1337rice]

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/16365-sapphire-radeon-hd-4890-1gb-review.html

here ya go

[Sogeking]

http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/16365-sapphire-radeon-hd-4890-1gb-review.html

here ya go

"good 10-20% performance advantage over a stock-clocked HD 4870 1GB "

i was hoping atleast 25% :D
should i just buy a 4870, and later get this card later for crossfire? and currently, i just want to play cod4, l4d and maybe try crysis

[terrybear]

"good 10-20% performance advantage over a stock-clocked HD 4870 1GB "

i was hoping atleast 25% :D
should i just buy a 4870, and later get this card later for crossfire? and currently, i just want to play cod4, l4d and maybe try crysis

IF your planning on going to win 7 when it launchs its been anounced that 4890 will be supported right off the install disc driverwise.

A 4890 for $70 more then what your looking at I think is worth it + if ya do plan to crossfire it will become alot more easier AND it will be more powerfull with 2 4890's goin.

[macuser]

just read that 1920x1080 doesn't go nicely with a 22" monitor, should i get a 1680 x 1050 22" monitor instead?

Not true! I have a Dell S2209W @ 1920x1080 and a friend has the E2200HD. Both are very usable displays.

[Sogeking]

my motherboard just came in i noticed they didnt come with screws :confused:

cm690 only came with case screws(to place the motherboard on)
the manual of my case didnt show any screws, so they werent supposed to come with that.
where can i find motherboard screws :confused:

[flyz]

my motherboard just came in i noticed they didnt come with screws :confused:

cm690 only came with case screws(to place the motherboard on)
the manual of my case didnt show any screws, so they werent supposed to come with that.
where can i find motherboard screws :confused:

Motherboards never come with screws. The screws on the CM690 are @ the drive cages...


http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7797/cm690screws.jpg

[Sogeking]

no way those pretty screws?, i thought all those screws were for display :D

they should really mention that in their manual xD
thanks