Ok, I admit it. I know this isn't Amiga-related, but I'm stymied. I was looking at the Pirates thread and began wondering about what's available in video cards these days.
There seems to be a large divide in the video card realm between ATI and Nvidia. I know this isn't news to most, but I simply haven't kept up (owning a business-suitable FX 5200). Now, there are new games coming out that stretch my 5200 to it's limits and I'm wondering "if I can get a new video card, what should/would I need to buy?"
The weird thing is, I know everyone who uses a PC has a preference between ATI and NVidia, but the sites I've read all seem to vary based on their own personal preferences. One site says "the ATI x800 pro is the ultimate video card of 2004", while another says that "very clearly the Nvidia 6800 Ultra is the best you can buy for any money".
I own an nvidia-based (clone) FX5200 card. I like it. Others I've talked to swear by ATI cards and curse nvidia to death. Right now, I can't afford the x800 *or* the 6800 Ultra, (I'm more in the x700/6600 category) but I'm just wondering which YOU think is better (and please be clear about why)?
Wayne