The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.
I was also considering picking up an 8600GTS instead, also SLI (https://www.a-power.com/product-5046) for about $145ish (plus shipping, or I might pick it up at a local store for slightly more than cost plus shipping, but then I get it faster plus support local shops, hurrah)
I haven't got a -huge- amount to spend, I'd like to stay under $150 and I am not a fan of ATI's junk. I also live in Canuckia so if it costs lots to ship here, I'm not interested