Video Card Advice needed ( Nvidia or ATI )

[spinbot]

Tomorrow I have the option of getting one of two video cards ( doing a trade ).

For the guys/gals here with superior computer knowledge, could you suggest which one of these two you get?

Asus V9900 128mb
http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1...63&modelmenu=1

http://ati.amd.com/products/radeon92...200/specs.html
( he says this card has the same connectors as the 9900 )

This card will be going into a P4's AGP slot. To be used by a 12 year old to play some games ( in particular, he's been trying to play the Halo Trial version right now )

Your advice is appreciated, as always!

[willy]

V9900 (FX 5800) >>>>>> Radeon 9250

[spinbot]

V9900 (FX 5800) >>>>>> Radeon 9250

Do I interpret the multiple ">" to mean the 9900 its way "greater than" the 9250 ?

[Oversized Rooster]

Correct. The FX 5800 has roughly an 80% performance boost over the Radeon 9250.

[willy]

2 things you need to pay attention to ...

- V9900 is a dual-slot video card. You may need to move the PCI card right beside the AGP slot (if any).

- V9900 requires external power from your powersupply.

[spinbot]

2 things you need to pay attention to ...

- V9900 is a dual-slot video card. You may need to move the PCI card right beside the AGP slot (if any).

- V9900 requires external power from your powersupply.

Good to know. I will crack the case tonight and make sure it has the space/power!