To the Video Gurus !

[MexicanGuy]

I want to buy a ati video card, but i don´t know whats better for me, my system specs:

P4 2.2 Ghz
PS 400 Watts.
Mobo Via
Model : P4M266-8233
512 MB DDR 266
Sound AVANCE 97 (Integrated)
HDD 80 GB

ok, which one could be better for my system ,9500 Pro, 9700 Pro or 9800 Pro, and get the maximum performance of my games (FPS), thanks.

Note: Sorry for my bad english, i am learning.

 

[BoomAM]

Non of the 3 cards are crap. They are all fast, but if you`ve got the money, then get a 9700pro or a 9800pro.
Your processor, while not the fastest, is more than enough for both cards.
Personally, i`d get the 9700pro, as they are plenty fast enough for everything now and in the forseeable future. Then spend the money saved on something else. Like some games.

 

[JBT]

I would think probably the 9700 pro would top out your machine and save you money. As I think you need about the latest and greatest CPU's and RAM to get the full effect of the 9800 pro IMHO . But if you are conserned about your budget go grab the 9500 pro before it in non-exhistant.

 

[BoomAM]

Forgot.
Welcome to the Anandtech Forums.

 

[MexicanGuy]

Thanks for everything, I will buy the 9700 Pro, until then.

 

[BoomAM]

Good choice.