There was a time when I used to upgrade my PC with new peripherals and hardware every 2-3 months, spending a good $200-300 dollars each time.
Sometimes a new CPU and mainboard, sometimes a new DVD/CD-ROM drive and if I have more cash to spare , a complete overhaul of CPU/RAM/GFX etc.
This went on until I stopped playing games due to family and work commitments. But the evolution of new PC hardware did not stop. I continued reading regularly on new hardwares and PC "toys" on several reputable websites and this latest graphic card is enormous!

Claimed by its manufacturer "ASUS" to be the World's fastest graphics card now!.
Full article at Gizmodo!
Today is 4th June 2009
Time now is 10:57 hrs
All the raw processing power.... just to play a game..
I rest my case...