np dude feel free to get in touch anytime you want.
yeah i think in your price range, a 9600gt would be the best option. especially if youre looking for a temporary replacement. not sure if youll be able to get 40fps in every game. but a friend has one and he can play almost everything @ 1050 res (but with the settings toned down a bit). Get it for 5k and youll probably be able to sell it for the same too, if you plan on upgrading to something better soon.