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i was wondering weather to get an ATI X1900 graphics card or an ATI x1900GT graphics card?? is there a big difference between the two? also will that be able to run all new games say in about 6 months??? also i was wondering if i would have to buy an extra power supply or fans for overheating??? i do not try to overclock anything on it but i dont want to buy it then have it overheat on me!! my computer is an HP with AMD X2 3800+ with 1024mb and 200gb hd so the comp is brand new (just got it 2 weeks ago). thanks for all the help!

There's no guarantee the HP power supply will be able to handle such a high end video card.
ATI doesn't list a plain X1900. But of the cards in the X1900 series that they do have listed, the GT is the weakest:
http://www.ati.com/products/RadeonX1900/specs.html

I would probably advise upgrading your PSU but your heating should be ok if u have a 3800+ x2... Mine is running at 40degrees C with a 7800gt my case is a Antec lanboy which isnt that awesome so it should run fine...
Just make sure the PSU is a good brand b4 u buy it... check Newegg for reviews b4 buying.
TJ297 All Prices are in Auzzie Dollars =D
AMD 3800+
2 Gig RAM
Nvidia 7800GT
Thermaltake 430w PSU
Antec LAN-boy Case
Onboard Sound WOOOOT
Surprisingly not bad :p

A whole 75 huh? lol...OOOOOOOKAY
A PSU is nothing top skimp on. Spending a good 110-160 on a PSU is not unheard of and is a step you should take.

Notice I said at least $50-75.
For instance, this 450W Fortron PSU (about $60) will handle anything your system can throw at it:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104954
If you wanna spend more, this Antec 550W is available for $80:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103931
But spending $110-160 is totally unnecessary & is just a waste of money.

That 450 is lacking good amperage on 12V rail. A total of 36 is not enough.
Enermax Liberty series.

"But spending $110-160 is totally unnecessary & is just a waste of money."
you've cleary never built a top end machine then. 7800GTX's have been known to kill out some of the best 550W+ PSU's. I had a machine in the shop with a 7900GT that had an OCZ 535 in it (don't remember if it was a Powerstream or a Modstream) but that killed out that PSU plus an Enermax 520.
And that's not the first time that's been seen.

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