Don't know what to do.

[BL00DL1N3]

I want to build a new system, as my current one is ~3 years old, but I don't know what video card I should get. I want the video card to be able to handle new games and was looking at the 8800GTS 512.

But my conflict is whether or not I should just pull the trigger and get the system now, or wait for the 9800's to be released. As I see it, my options are:

-Get the 8800GTS and be done with it
-Get the 8800GTS and hope for a swift release of 9800's with the assumption that they'll be worth the step-up
-Wait for the 9800's to be released.

I know we got some limited information on the 9800GX2 or whatever it's called, and the performance was something like 30% better than what's currently out, and I don't know if the price will justify the performance.

I don't have a set budget because I don't want to limit myself. At the same time I don't want to spend $700 on a video card. So, any suggestions on what I should do? At the least, what would you do?

 

[ganesh21]

I think you should upgrade your system and get a 8800gt.

It's not good to play the waiting game. Remember by the time the new 9800 comes out, there will be rumor about newer card.

 

[Clockz]

If you're thinking of spending $500-$600 then wait, otherwise I don't see much changing over the next year. I think the best bang for your buck is still going to be the 8800 G92's for a good while.

With the current prices I took the 8800 GTS 512 over the regular GT. $330 at the Egg with rebate. Ain't a bad deal considering the regular 8800GT's cost almost as much. In my book the better cooling on the GTS is worth the extra price just by itself.