9500 pro would definitley better. They don't overclock quite as well as a 9600 pro, but at stock speeds they are faster. If you found one for a good price, I say go for it. The price of them has gone up tremendously since they were discontinued and replaced by 9600 pros. Where they were selling for around $160 they have gone up to near $200. I think sapphire would be the best brand to get, but whatever you can find for cheap would probably do.