9600 GT vs 9800 GTX

[fatdogs12]

So I have a bit of a dilemma here.

I'm trying to get a graphics card for my computer mostly because I want to play COD 4 and similar games.
I have a 22 inch monitor with max res. of 1600x900. What I've come down to is either the 9600 GT or
the 9800 GTX. I can get the 9600 locally for about $90. and I can get the 9800 GTX bundled w/ Call of Duty 4
(which saves me 50 bucks) for 169.

My PSU is 250 watts, so I'm going to have to upgrade that either way. I am not too sure what the best
path is here. It seems like I'm getting a better card for only about 30 dollars more (when you count the
COD cost), Does it make more sense to get the 9800. I know the frame rate will be higher but I'm not
sure if it will even matter at my resolution.

What do you guys think?

 

[rolli59]

9800gtx it matters on a 22"

 

[salabarria]

the 9800gtx is far better than the 9600 and you should get the 9800gtx 1gb...it would be good for that resoltution

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

I can agree. I have a 9600gt running on a 22 inch now, and it's a great card no doubt but if you want to be able crank up the eye candy, get the better card. Also consider the 4850. If you are on a real tight budget, you can get a 4830 for about 90 on newegg. Performance on that is closer to the 9800gt though.