I was always an Nvidia user and ardent fan...back in the day. Then ATI busted out with the Radeon cards and now I'm sold. I have tested both the 9700 pro and tx and the 9800 pro and tx. Now I own a 9700 pro. When Nvidia can make the card work correctly without melting everything within a few feet and light enough that it doesn't rip your MB out, I may go back. But until then...Radeon Rocks!!