Upgrade from a 6800GT

[3-Phase]

I have about $200 to spend on a new video card. I was wondering what card would be the best to upgrade to. SLI is also a possibility. Any suggestions? My computer specs are in my sig.

I am planning on playing a lot of CnC 3 when it comes out, and I want something that can play that game well on high settings at 1680x1050.

Thanks.

 

[Sovereign]

7900GT - $200 on the Egg

But if you can wait, the GeForce 8600Ultra will kick the crap out of that. 64 stream processors, 256-bit memory bus (a first for the 600 range of GeForce) and 512MB VRAM.

 

[Dudeyourlame]

x1950XT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102067

Or you could wait for a 8600 Ultra

 

[Glow]

how much will the 8600 ultra be around?

 

[quadnad]

x1950XT
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102067

Or you could wait for a 8600 Ultra

That X1950XT is significantly quicker than the 7900GT, unless you vmod the 7900 and get it up to or past GTX specs. Given the choice, and your upgrade timeframe, I'd either go with the X1950XT or wait for a decently priced DX10 card.

 

[3-Phase]

how much will the 8600 ultra be around?

It looks like it will be around $180 according to this website:

http://www.guru3d.com/newsitem.php?id=4834

I think I'll wait for the 8600 Ultra if it is coming out soon. CnC 3 doesn't release until March 26.

Is the 8600 Ultra supposed to come out in March?