Quote Originally Posted by cegras View Post
Having essentially 5870 performance for $100 less isn't exciting? The 68xx series 'mid end' slot almost directly into the old 58xx series. That's a mid-end high-end exchange.
A mid to high-end exchange is the 4850 matching the 8800gtx. Or the GTX 460 beating the GTX 285... Or the 6600GT matching the 9800XT... Or the 7600GT beating the 6800Ultra. Again, don't get me started on the 9500/9600 from ATi or the GeforceTi4200 and it's sheer abilities.

I mean, there's models of the GTX 460 that match a GTX 470 in performance out of the box. We've had the ability the match the $350 price range at $200 for awhile now.

So no, I'm still not excited, because frankly this card isn't doing anything we haven't already seen since the summer. I just expect more out of a "next generation" part I suppose. Either that, or I'm getting to the point that I am no longer easily impressed. I'm just use to next gen mid-range cards that actually meet or BEAT the pre-existing high end.