So many GPU options, not enough patience.

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Hey fellas. This is my first post here so don't be hate'n.

I'm building a new case but I'm on the fence about waiting for the 9800. Here's my core specs:

EVGA 122-CK-NF68-A1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
4 gigs CORSAIR XMS2 6400C4
Vista 64 Ultimate

Currently I'm rocking a 24' through a 7800GT, which isn't so hot, if you dig my drift. I was planning on buying a 8800GTX to power this monitor, but apparently in about 2 months the first 9800s are going to be released for the same price as current 8000s, have dx10.1 and will be 2-3x faster.

Do I suffer with a new system being nerfed by a bottlenecky card for another 2 months and wait for the 9800, buy something cheap to tide me over, or buy a 8800GTX? I really wanna play bioshock and I can't with my current setup, but I'd be stupid to pay full price for a card at the end of it's product cycle. Initially it seemed like a cheap card with decent ram (X1950pro 512 256bit) would be able so help me out for awhile, but it won't be worth it obviously if Bioshock will still be gimped.

What am I not considering here? There must be a clear value.

I'd just hate to miss the best game release season since forever.

Please help me. I love you guys.

 

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I'll post the usual response - get an evga brand card now and step up when the 9800's are released. That's my game plan (along with many others). FYI, the GTS I have plays everything very well at 1680x1050, but i think you're right to shoot for the GTX at your res. Oh, and welcome to the boards from one n00b to another.