M2N32 SLI Deluxe Mobo which GPU for gaming?

[ghot]

I got a M2N32 SLI Deluxe Mobo Windows XP Pro (32bit) I got 650$ to spend on Vid Card(s)....I'm leaning towards an EVGA 280 GTX....

This mobo only has PCI-E slots (2 x 16x).....

Is this a waste of money or my best bet for NOT having to upgrade Vid Card(s) in the future? I'm trying to decide between 2x 8800 GTS's (512mb) or 1x 280 GTX?

 

[huron]

WOW - that's a lot of $ to spend on the GPU(s).

Since you are locked in to nVidia, I guess the you don't have a ton of choices. The GTX 280s are scheduled to get a big price drop (since ATI cards are way cheaper and have similar performance).

I have an 8800 GTS and love it. The 9800 GTX is the same card with a slight overclcock.

I would wait a little longer (sometime in July) to find out about the 9800 GTX+ - new release with a smaller die and Physx included, I believe.

I personally wouldn't spend it all on the one massive card that is not performing that well.

I'd get one high performing card - 8800 GTS/9800 GTX or 9800 GTX+ and upgrade again in the near future or go SLI if you find a really good deal.

The GTX 280 seems like a terrible performance for the money purchase. (this is why the 4850 and 4870 have gotten so much press)