The Geforce 8800GT had a fantastic run, but 512MB of memory is no longer cutting it. I hit the first game I can't run. Well, technically I *can* run it, but just not acceptably. The Witcher 2.
Gentlefolk.. I realize we're on the precipice of a new generation of graphics cards. With the release of AMD's flagship products, the 7970 and 7950, the imminent release of the more reasonable cards from AMD, and the rumor and speculation about Nvidia's Kepler series, I'm faced with a dilemma.
I can buy a Geforce 560 Ti 448 cores this instant for what amounts to $180-$200. Coupon code + MIR + long-since purchased $40 credit from Newegg. It's a fantastic bargain for a pretty great, but admittedly stop-gap, graphics card.
I've seen many reports of what are supposed to be leaked slides from the Kepler series graphics cards. Most of them are still relatively far off, and my $40 credit expires at the end of February. I don't necessarily need to use it on a video card, but since I need one anyway, it couldn't hurt to save some money. I'm also not sold on the idea that Nvidia or AMD will be offering any price breaks this time around. Seems they're both set on inflating prices and profits, which means I'm not certain I'll be able to get a deal like this even when they do release.
All leaked info I could find puts the 650 Ti at the level of the current-day 560 Ti in many respects, including price, but it's still a ways off.
The next tier up is probably more than I'm willing to spend for what amounts to only slightly better specs. But on-paper specs from a sketchy document that is probably false to begin with doesn't give me any clear indication.
So here's the TL:DR and the real question here: should I bite on the 560 Ti 448 now at a fantastic price, or wait it out and hope there's a reasonable price-performance alternative in this upcoming generation?
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