Need Advice..FX5200 or ATI9000 or ATI9100

[webxplore]

This is my first post. I apologize if this has beaten to death and appreciate ur help.

All, I have been following all the threads but can't seem to makeup my mind.
I am looking for a good video card for about $100. Purpose is light gaming & work but at the same time be able to watch dvd connecting to a big screen tv - HTPC (planning to buy a 42" plasma or RPTV).

Current setup. Abit NF7-S, XP1700+, Corsair XMS 512MB, 80gb Maxtor, Leadtek win2000 xp, Video ??

Here's my question. I found 3 compusa ad's today (July 4)...could u please advice if any of these are OK. Don't mind spending an extra 10-20 for a better one (if not one of these).

Here are the deals from compusa.

BFG Technologies Asylum GeForce FX 5200 Video Card, AGP, 128MB DDR - $99.99 after rebate
ATI Technologies Radeon 9000 Video Card, AGP, 64MB DDR - $79.99 after rebate
VisionTek Xtasy 9100 Video Card, AGP 4X, 64MB DDR - $49.99 after rebate

 

[Mingon]

If you can get confirmation that the 9100 is not 64bit memory but 128bit then get that if not 5200

 

[beserkfury15]

Well seeing that the 9100 you posted is half the price of the 5200, get that. As it should perform equal or slightly better than the 5200.

 

[webxplore]

Thanks for the replies.
Is there any other card better than these for around the same price ($100). If so which one?

 

[MercenaryForHire]

A geForce4 Ti4200 128MB refurb (or even a 64MB new one) from Newegg should still be in the $100 ballpark.

- M4H

 

[beserkfury15]

Yeah, ebay has a bunch of buy it nows 4200 for under $100.

 

[magomago]

I would stay away from the FX5200 - When I've seen benchies of it everywhere it actually has trouble keeping up with a Geforce4mx460

So while it is a DX9 chip out there - its not going to matter if your games are running in a slideshow.

The 9100 should be faster than the 9000- but if you can get a Geforce4ti4200 for ~100....Newegg has them at around 115 with free shipping