Suggestions on a New Video Card

[Nevada]

After months of looking and researching LCD monitors, I finally decided to purchase the Planar PX191M. Bought it from Dell Home with 10% and $50 off. Right now, I have it running on my 128MB ATI Radeon 8500. The card only supports VGA out... no DVI. I'm looking now to replace it with a card that has DVI output.

I mostly use my machine for general everyday tasks. I do watch DVDs and once in a blue moon will play a game or two. Any suggestions on what video card I should look to get? I was looking at the 128MB ATI Radeon 9500 from Sapphire.

 

[Jeff7181]

A 9600 would be a smarter buy in my opinion. They're made with a newer core that uses less power so they run cooler, but provides almost the same performance as the 9500... the 9500 IS a little faster in games, but seeing as how you don't play very many, I'd stick with the cooler running 9600.

 

[Corporate Thug]

ti4200/ 9500 pro/ 9600 pro

 

[modedepe]

9600pro if you want something that should play games well.

ti4200 if you want to save a little but still be able to game.

 

[Jeff7181]

once in a blue moon will play a game or two

I don't think he needs to go with a pro version.

 

[Nevada]

I liked the ATI Radeon 9500 from Sapphire since it was able to be overclocked through software. I'm also open to any cards using an NVIDIA chipset. I basically want a new video card that will give me a great display output and great dvd / movie playback. It also has to be pretty decent enough to play the rare game. I heard that ATI is good in this category based on what I use my machine for.