is there much of a difference?

[munkeyboy123]

i was planning on getting a new video card, and im wondering is there much of a difference between the ati 9600 pro and 9600 se.
i know that the pro is more expensive but i didnt know how much worse/better each one was. tell me if u know.

[tony_j15]

When you think of a "Pro" and someone who is "special" what comes to mind? Football players and slightly unstable kids. Same with these cards. Better off getting a regular 9600 than the SE.

[munkeyboy123]

i see, i like the analogy, would anyone suggest getting a nvidia 5700 ultra something above a 5200, i know those suck, but i know most would say to stick to radeon but are nvidia any good at all?

[tony_j15]

I havent really looked at the 5700, so I cant say. I think it is 128bit and a .15 core. Whereas the .13 core on the 9600 OC very well. I would stay on the safe side and get the Radeon.

[munkeyboy123]

would u rather get the pro or just the regular 9600, or would it be best to get the 9500 pro(its more expensive) any thoughts?.......yes im confused by my descions myself

[tony_j15]

If you are willing to delve into OC, get a regular model and practice the dark arts. The 9500 is getting very hard to find, but if you get a Pro model, you can turn it into a 9700. While you chew on that, the 9600XT just came out, which is only 200 and better than all the others mentioned.