I don't see the GeForce 9800 GT anywhere on the list. Is it just a trashy throwaway sidegrade with a new sticker and a higher number? Are you better off going cheaper with the 9600 or going more expensive to the 9800 GX if you bother with the 9000 series?
Edit: Something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130380