If I were you i would get a 2GB 6950 unlock the shaders and overclock it.
It will perform about on par with a 6970. (got my gigabyte 2G 6950 last week, very happy $293 MSY)
Or if you don't want to mess around unlocking etc get a 6970. around $360 i think.
Both would play games very nicely, Or a GTX 570 about $370?
(I think most people run 460's in crossfire that may be why you are underwhelmed!)
IMO anything over these is probably overkill, anything under and you won't be maxing detail etc.
It will perform about on par with a 6970. (got my gigabyte 2G 6950 last week, very happy $293 MSY)
Or if you don't want to mess around unlocking etc get a 6970. around $360 i think.
Both would play games very nicely, Or a GTX 570 about $370?
(I think most people run 460's in crossfire that may be why you are underwhelmed!)
IMO anything over these is probably overkill, anything under and you won't be maxing detail etc.