7950 or 8800xxx

[steeltoe]

Ok, I can get a 7950 with GRAW included or should I get a 8800gts? I've not kept up with the details lately. Is the difference worth it in today's games? I figured to get the 7950 with GRAW (xfx) now then upgrade with the next generation and skip the 8800. FWIW the 7950 I'm looking at is $240ish. I'm non planning on Vista for another 6 months so I could give a rat about dx10. Opinions? Am I talking madness?

 

[note235]

get the 8800

 

[Viperlover]

Ok, I can get a 7950 with GRAW included or should I get a 8800gts? I've not kept up with the details lately. Is the difference worth it in today's games? I figured to get the 7950 with GRAW (xfx) now then upgrade with the next generation and skip the 8800. FWIW the 7950 I'm looking at is $240ish. I'm non planning on Vista for another 6 months so I could give a rat about dx10. Opinions? Am I talking madness?

yes, madness.
get the 8800

 

[JackAshley]

8800gts performs closer to two 7950gt cards in sli, from what I understand, so yes, the 8800 really is a LARGE step up.

 

[freddiepm61]

get 8800gts 320mb which is $259 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082. will outperform 7950 in all games, and does aa and hdr at same time.
then get the 9 series at christmas. no brainer
f

 

[steeltoe]

Done deal thanks for the replies!

 

[stoney_titan]

get 8800gts 320mb which is $259 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082. will outperform 7950 in all games, and does aa and hdr at same time.
then get the 9 series at christmas. no brainer
f

I like the sound of that!