Need help on picking hardware for first computer

[Erty]

OK, I concede.

I found a price for 6800 that beat the x850 by a significant amount

newegg (should've looked there first):

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130215&ATT=Video+Cards&CMP=OTC-B1zrat3

Is eVGA a good brand to by from?

 

[macdude425]

eVGA and Leadtek are THE BEST manufacturers of nVidia cards IMHO, so yes, they are a good brand to buy.