Which provides more bang for the buck? 9600GT or 8800GT?

[sup3rcarrx8]

Does the 9600gt or 8800gt provide more bang for the buck? I just bought a 9600gt and was thinking of going SLI in a few months with it, but i'm not sure if i want to switch to a 8800gt setup and go sli with that instead right now. Any thoughts? Thanks!

[MadMan007]

9600GT if you'll replace it in not long, 8800GT if you plan to keep it longer. The extra shaders only make a difference in a few games out atm but will make more of a difference as time goes on. Of course in a year and a half there will no doubt be a mid-range card that rocks them both, if you go SLI go SLI right away or almost right away, buying half now and half later usually isn't any better than getting a good single card at each time point.

[LilBuddy]

9600GT is the best bang for the buck.

9600GT = $114 / 13000 = .008769 cents per 3dmark06 point
8800GT = $155 / 14500 = .010690 cents per 3dmark06 point

[sup3rcarrx8]

Just ordered a Palit 9600gt off newegg. Apparently they have almost every 9600GT with a MIR that makes it even more dirt cheap lol.