Don't be mistaken... the Volarie DualCore is very good! it can definatly keep up with the 9800XT wth no problem, it has alot of power in it...
PROBLEM: The Volarie drivers for they're card suck thuse making the card as good as a Voodoo3 on a new XP board :-\
Don't under-estimate the 9600 my friend, it is a very good card, but getting the normal 9600 is not so wise. add just a few buck and you'll get the 9600XT wich is far better, and still cheaper than the 6600GT...
Though personally, id'e add those 70$ and get the 6600GT
