new video cards

[sextypething]

i recently have been having problems with my power supply so i brought it to a technician, they found out that it was a power supply and video card problem. i purchased a new power supply but have not purchased the video card yet. i am looking into the ati all in wonder 9000 pro. my motherboard cant handle the 9700 so that is why i am not able to get that one, does anyone have much knowledge of video cards i've also been pondering looking into another motherboard so i can do some upgrading. any help would be appreciated. i will be using the video card for some gaming, tv encoding and watching, and some editing.

[RandomNY]

Originally posted by sextypething
i recently have been having problems with my power supply so i brought it to a technician, they found out that it was a power supply and video card problem. i purchased a new power supply but have not purchased the video card yet. i am looking into the ati all in wonder 9000 pro. my motherboard cant handle the 9700 so that is why i am not able to get that one, does anyone have much knowledge of video cards i've also been pondering looking into another motherboard so i can do some upgrading. any help would be appreciated. i will be using the video card for some gaming, tv encoding and watching, and some editing.


What are your system specs right now? I need some more info before I can really give you good information.

If you want a good video card that doesn't cost a lot go with the ATI 9500 PRO. It performs close to 9700 quality, or depending on when you are going to get a new mobo go with the ATI Raedeon 9600 pro, it has a faster GPU and cost about the same as the 9700 does right now.

If you can swing the cost ATI make an ALL-IN-Wonder card that includes TV-Tuner, Video in and out and a lot of other features with a chip that is good for gaming also.

If you want a great motherboard look into the ABIT IS7 series, it is based on Intel's new Springdale chipset and is very fast, and it doesn't cost a ton of money.

As for a power supply go with at least 350watts either ENERMAX or Antec. The Enermax is considered the best PS out there.

Great sites to check out are www.hardocp.com
www.octools.com, www.cluboverclocker.com, www.anandtech.com all great sites for info about parts.

www.newegg.com great place to purchase stuff from..

Any other questions let me know.