i got a 9600xt for christmas for like $200, and so far it has been able to play any game at 1024x768 with all the details up except Far Cry. I can play most games an 1280x1024, but sometimes it doesn't work, and sometimes the option isn't available. Far Cry is in a class of its own, i can play 1024x768 with everything at medium and it works great. The 9800xt is the greatest card of all time I wanted to get it before but it was like $500, and my parents said "it was too expensive" lol. Have fun with it, cause that thing is gonna be awesome!!! w00t