I was dead set on a GTX 280, but money just doesn't flow like it used to with me. I have other things I need and want to spend my money on. If the 4870 can beat my overclocked 8800 Ultra across the board than this is the card I will get considering the cheaper price. It would have to come in a 1GB flavour however, and hopefully the fan isn't as loud as it looks. I really miss my Silencer from my X800 card, man that thing was quiet while still expelling air out of the rear of the case.