Radeon 9700...ownz joo?

[Cocytus]

Even though it's not out yet....looks impressive.

Is it already casting an ominous shadow on your budget?

 

[MournSanity]

Radeon 9700...no. Radeon 9500...yes


Edit: That is, if nothing more appealing comes from the competitors(P10, NV 30, Xabre II, etc.) This is gonna be a great era for gaming

 

[jiffylube1024]

Radeon 9700...ownz joo?

I don't know, I'm only halfway through my extensive benchmark suite on my new 9700 - I'll let you know when I'm done.
Seriously, it will rock of course, if you let it rock your pocket book first (when it comes out in a month). Personally, I see this as a great way for me to get a GF4 for cheap down the road, I never buy the latest/greatest.