Don't know much about this, but it sounds like if you preorder the Geforce3 from evga.com you can cheaply upgrade to the next generation video card for the difference.
After you register it says:
Introducing the eVGA.com's Step Up Service. Imagine this, you own the e-Geforce3 video graphics adapter, which you bought during the eVGA.com Pre-Order event. You are a quality conscious consumer with an urge to stay on top of the curve when it comes to video graphics adapters. EVGA.com announces the release of the next generation video graphics card. You want it. Well, come and get it. EVGA.com's Step Up Service is designed to facilitate a trade in of e-GeForce3 cards for what's around the corner, and all you have to do is to pay the difference. Nothing could be easier and to top it off, eVGA.com will keep the program running for two (2) years to ensure that everybody that participates gets the opportunity to upgrade.
After you register it says:
Introducing the eVGA.com's Step Up Service. Imagine this, you own the e-Geforce3 video graphics adapter, which you bought during the eVGA.com Pre-Order event. You are a quality conscious consumer with an urge to stay on top of the curve when it comes to video graphics adapters. EVGA.com announces the release of the next generation video graphics card. You want it. Well, come and get it. EVGA.com's Step Up Service is designed to facilitate a trade in of e-GeForce3 cards for what's around the corner, and all you have to do is to pay the difference. Nothing could be easier and to top it off, eVGA.com will keep the program running for two (2) years to ensure that everybody that participates gets the opportunity to upgrade.