Dx 10 isn't coming out till next year Hootie. Same time as Vista. So if I was you I'd wait for that RMA, unless you want to wait for 9 monthes :lol: . 1800XT is at about the same level as a 7900 GT thats had a little ocing. What type of 7900 GT did you get, was it a factory oced one? Are you getting a new 7900 GT card from the rma? If your getting your money back then maybe you should go with the 1800XT 512mb, the only advantage would be 512mb of memory which is a good advantage in new games. I have a 7900 gt but I plan to sell it and get a 1900 XT. The 7900's are great cards too!