Anyone have (reasonable) suggestions for video cards? I'm currently in the market for two: one with good video out for an HTPC I'm building, and one for my main computer.
Currently I'm looking into getting the MSI FX5600-VTDR128 or a Radeon 9200 for the HTPC. Unfortunately, I haven't heard much about the FX5600's TV-out quality. It's $182 at Newegg.
For my main box I'm looking at a Radeon 9700 (non-pro). At first I was thinking about going with a Radeon 9500 pro, but they're hard to find and not all that much cheaper.
Your take on the situation pretty much coincides with my own, though I don't really pay attention to AIW, VIVO type cards.
Personally, I'm waiting on the impending release of the big name DirectX 9 games before I make any purchases intended to run said games. However, you may be on a different timetable.
As for the hooker, I daresay getting a new video card decreases your chances of getting a girlfriend less than getting a hooker does. So between the two, the better choice is the video card.
I have an AST VGA Plus that you can have. It r0xxorz your b0xxorz. And by "b0xxorz" i don't mean computers. Of course, this is assuming that you wear b0xxorz to begin with. Otherwise, i guess it would r0xxorz your tighty whiteys, or perhaps your g-string or thong.