Wayne wrote:
So we're doomed either way :-) Pirates uses DX9, Doom3 uses primarily OpenGL.
That is a very brief summary of the current graphics market, but a completely true one, too. I had the good fortune to have a few decisive requirements: good OpenGL support under Linux, and no performance issues over 1024 x 768 as my TFT monitor maxes out there. Try very hard to find similar ones in your setup, and the card will usually follow. Although my guess is that your bank statement will do the chosing in the end :-).
Let us know what you bought, and why.