Best vid card for under $180

[CanNiBaL513]

hey guys,
im on a lil budget here... as u can see
i need to find a good card for around $180
any1 know any..
i know the ATI 9600 pro is around there.. and im think to get it...
but are there any others?

[CanNiBaL513]

no1 wants to reply? :-(

[thekingofpain]

Just had a read thru the newest MaxPC mag and they highly recommend the 9600 pro for "goodness on a budget"...

[stroyal]

From what I have been reading, you will get more for your money with ATI at the moment. So I'd say, the best ATI you can get for the money

[RAR]

I second the 9600 Pro. Directx 9 support, fast, and the catalyst drivers seem to be working well and are updated more frequently then they used to be.

[CanNiBaL513]

so a nvidia card wouldnt be a good choice?

[stroyal]

the 5700 is the one to look at fo that performance if you want Nvidia

http://www.sharkyextreme.com/hardwar...le.php/3098251

[Sweeper]

The 9600 Pro will toast the 5700... go with ATI ........ card rocks for the price. Unless you go with the 5700 'ULTRA' which is about $60.00 more (in the $200.00 range). I would stay with the 9600 Pro. Best bang for your buck!!

[cysus]

The 5600 are a great cards but the ones that are the best are from asus. The other all seem to run like **** but my asus 5600 does at least as well as my 9700pro so needless to say better than a 9600. They are offered at good prices and I've never had a problem with asus vid cards (I own 4) unlike with my eVGA ti4200 and my 9700pro (TOO MANY PROBLEMS for such a card). You might try the asus 9600 that should be a good card for the buck. If I were you I wait for asus to release a 5700ultra card but if you need if now go with one of their 9600's. (All of my loyalties to asus come from experience; I am not a salesman though it may seem so even to me)

[Xtreeme]

9600pro. Sapphire, Asus or Tyan. In order of my brand preference. LOL.