ATI video card choices

[GunSlinger21]

Which is the best one for gaming(BF1942 Desert Combat mod, GTA, and other fps games)? The 9500 pro, the 9600 pro or a 9700np only ATI not saphire or other brands. And if you could link me to the cheapest priced ones that would be a big help to.

[GunSlinger21]

Right now I got a ti4200 and I got a 1700 on 3dmark03 and since your crying in laughter after reading that it probaly explains why I am looking for a new card

[DoomArse]

get the 9700NP, i got mine from mwave.com and im very happy with it

[dynamodaimyo]

Yes, go with the 9700np. But I cannot find it online, all I can find from various retailers are the all in wonder version. Why
dont you like other brands?

[GunSlinger21]

I just want to have an ATI radeon and not a Saphire or PNY version becuase I heard Saphire is cheaper but also not as good

[DoomArse]

theres nothing wrong with sapphire, i have one and its just fine. You might be thinking about powercooler, dont get them

[Movax]

Originally posted by GunSlinger21
Right now I got a ti4200 and I got a 1700 on 3dmark03 and since your crying in laughter after reading that it probaly explains why I am looking for a new card

That's only because the card can't run the dx9 tests. It's still a decent card. You won't notice too much of a performance difference playing those games unless you get a 9700 or 9800.

[JigPu]

I believe that Sapphire used to be a relativly bad brand, but currently they're pretty dang good! That, and 90% of ATI cards you find seem to be made by them, so it will be REALLY hard finding a 'Made by ATI'.

JigPu

[fritzman]

I have just returned my 2nd Powercolour 9700np. Thinking I may have to go to a Tyan (as I don't think we can get Sapphire or genuine ATI in New Zealand)

[Perre]

Powercolor is evil

[michaelkahl]

Built by ATi here :) She runs like a champ!