need opinion on two graphics cards

I am planning to buy a Dell 4700 computer. It gives the option of upgrading
to either the 128 mb ATI Radeon X300 SE for $60 or upgrading to the 256 mb
nVidia GeForce 6800 for $240. Is the extra $180 worth it? The games I use
are mainly Sims 2 and Rollarcoaster Tycoon 3D game as examples. Those games
require 32mb , though it recommends 64 mb. Also, Dell offers the flat panel
E173FP alalog monitor, but for $49 extra I can upgrade to the Ultrasharp
1704FPT Digital FlatPanel. I wonder if that also makes a difference and is
worth the upgrade. Any opinions appreciated. I consider myself a moderate
gamer, so it is a tough decision. I decided not to go with
intergrated Intel Graphics as it probably is
not adequate for games that require a 3D card.

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"snow" <dlessard1 RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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 > I am planning to buy a Dell 4700 computer. It gives the option of
upgrading
 > to either the 128 mb ATI Radeon X300 SE for $60 or upgrading to the 256 mb
 > nVidia GeForce 6800 for $240. Is the extra $180 worth it? The games I use
 > are mainly Sims 2 and Rollarcoaster Tycoon 3D game as examples. Those
games
 > require 32mb , though it recommends 64 mb. Also, Dell offers the flat
panel
 > E173FP alalog monitor, but for $49 extra I can upgrade to the Ultrasharp
 > 1704FPT Digital FlatPanel. I wonder if that also makes a difference and is
 > worth the upgrade. Any opinions appreciated. I consider myself a moderate
 > gamer, so it is a tough decision. I decided not to go with
 > intergrated Intel Graphics as it probably is
 > not adequate for games that require a 3D card.
 >
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