I think the 7970 is at a good price since it offers more performance than the gtx580. However, I wouldn't purchase it because it is not something I need. I buy mid-ranged cards and upgrade when I feel I need more performance. The most expensive card I ever bought was a radeon 9700 pro for $300 and its performance was leaps and bounds above any card I owned prior to its release. It was well worth it.


I am excited for the 7870 and Nvidia's mid-ranged offering. I could see myself purchasing one of these two cards in the future if I decide to move to 2560x1440.