Video Card Recommendation, please

Read AncientPC's amazing thread on Video Cards for multitabling (thanks, Ancient) and will be upgrading my PC in a couple of days

I have a Dell Dimension 4600 Windows XP w/ a 15" flat panel. I will be adding a 2001FP monitor, but I'm still not sure of which video card to order.

I've a listed bunch from Dell below. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

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DELL - 256 MB nVIDIA GeForce Go 7800 GTX PCI Graphics Card with Installation for Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 System
PCIE, 256 MB Memory, TV-out Connector, Includes Installation, For Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2 System
Dell Part #: XPSG2GU, Manufacturer Part #: 00001
Usually Ships: 5-7 Days $599.00

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ATI TECHNOLOGIES - RADEON 9200 128 MB AGP8X Graphics Card
Up to 2048x1536 Pixels, 16.7 Mn Colors, 128 MB DDR Memory
Dell Part #: A0145571, Manufacturer Part #: 100-436006
Usually Ships: Within 24 Hours $99.95

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ATI TECHNOLOGIES - All-in-Wonder X800 XT 256 MB AGP Graphics Card
4X/8X AGP, Up to 2048x1536 Pixels, 16.7 Million Colors, 256 MB GDDR3 Memory, DVI-I / 15-pin VGA / Stereo Audio / S-video / Composite Video Connectors, Includes Remote Control / TV Tuner
Dell Part #: A0418047, Manufacturer Part #: 100-714200
Usually Ships: Within 24 Hours $399.95

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ATI TECHNOLOGIES - RADEON X850 XT 256 MB PCIE 2D/3D Graphics Card
PCIE, Up to 2048x1536 Pixels, Dual-DVI / S-video / Composite Video Connectors, 256 MB GDDR3 Memory
Dell Part #: A0517331, Manufacturer Part #: 100-435427
Usually Ships: Within 24 Hours $399.95

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ATI TECHNOLOGIES - All-in-Wonder X800 XL 256 MB PCIe TV Tuner plus 2D3D Graphics Card
PCIe, 256 MB GDDR3 Memory, Dual VGA / Stereo Audio / S-video / Composite Video USB Connectors, Includes Remote Control / TV Tuner
Dell Part #: A0517332, Manufacturer Part #: 100-714301
Usually Ships: Within 24 Hours $364.95

ATI TECHNOLOGIES - RADEON X850 256 MB PCIE Graphics Card - CrossFire Edition
PCIE, 256 MB GDDR3 Memory, 16 Parallel Pipelines, CrossFire Edition
Dell Part #: A0535572, Manufacturer Part #: 100-435422
Usually Ships: Within 24 Hours

[crew]

The first one is good, but very expensive. Unless you are really into games, you don't need a 7800. Do you have to buy from Dell?

Browse NewEgg, and they have lots of options. I prefer GeForce of ATI, and PCI Express is the best right now. Find a 6600GT, with PCIE, and 256MB, and you'll have a nice card. I found one with 2 DVI, and an HDTV in. That'll support two monitors, and let you plus your cable in, so you can watch high def on your 2001's.

Don't buy from Dell - go through Newegg, it's usually cheapest and their service is very good. I highly recommend a 6600GT or 6600 regular for two DVI monitors. Get the 6600GT if you're going to play FPSes and other graphics-intensive games, otherwise the 6600 will be just fine (which is what I have, and even I play Battlefield 2 and Warcraft III).

Thank for the help.

I'm not into computer games. This is strictly for online poker.

I found this one on Newegg. Any good? The price isn't an issue.

eVGA 256-P2-N386 Geforce 6800GS 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: 256-P2-N386
Item #: N82E16814130258

[Nomad84]

You listed AGP, PCI, and PCI express video cards. Are you replacing your current video card or adding a second one? If you are adding a second one, you will need PCI. If you are replacing the current one, you will probably need AGP or PCI express, but you need to find out which one. Sorry I can't help much with specific recommendations.

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You listed AGP, PCI, and PCI express video cards. Are you replacing your current video card or adding a second one? If you are adding a second one, you will need PCI. If you are replacing the current one, you will probably need AGP or PCI express, but you need to find out which one. Sorry I can't help much with specific recommendations.

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If possible, I'd just as soon leave my old monitor plugged into the same port, and plug the new one into the graphics card.