GeForce GTX 280's

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kur1j

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Going to be updating my machine in about a month or so (going to wait to see how the i7 pans out). Currently trying to figure which video card to go with.

What are the differences in these 2 video cards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143142
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814143141

The cheaper one actually has a faster core according to the docs on the newegg site. Would anyone recommend either of these cards/manufacturer? My 8800GTS in my current system (current system will be going to HTPC) is an EVGA card that I have been happy with.

Or to completely negate all of this would it just be better for me to wait until the next generation of cards to upgrade?
 
The only difference between those cards are the core clock speeds. Nothing phishy.

Why wait? I doubt there are going to be any new cards for awhile. Supposedly there will be a 45nm refresh of the GT200 cards out in January, but it's going to be kind of the difference between G80 vs. G92 all over again (not much). I don't see any reason to wait right now. Prices are low and the GTX 280 is fast enough to max out any game you want at 1920x1200. This is a good time to be buying video cards at all price points.
 
You can always wait because its true something better always does come along. At point though you must jump into the pool.
 
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