which graphics card is better? Nvidia or ATI?

which graphics card is better? Nvidia or ATI?

vitally, the cards from both companies are equal.

having owned ATI 9800s (and a x1600) and a NV 6800 (with an AGP4 motherboard) i have to conclude that ATI still runs when NV crashes or refuse to load / install.



as to the "technological edge"...

due to the specifics of the AGP4 configuration of my motherboard, i can't run any NV driver beyond 70.something, even near an older, AGP4 compliant NV5700 card.

ATI runs the most recent driver (6.11).



if you are (planning on) having the most up-to-date PCI-E motherboard, it shouldn't matter; if you enjoy an older mobo, you may want to check w/ favorite search out engine whether others had problems using a particular video card on your motherboard before buying it.
They are both worthy, it really depends on the model. I have found that sometimes ATI cards are more convenience for money.
nvidia. i really dont know. thats just what my computer have so that makes it better
NVidia ofcourse......................... very soon ATI has be bought by AMD



so you can expect better performance from ATI
Hmmm... tough one. Usually I'd rate both as indistinguishable except for slight variations from model to model. Usually, I find that NVidia have a nice line-up and so does ATI. Both GeForce by NVidia and Raedon from the stables of ATI are top class specimen of fine engineering and design. Ultimately, It all boils down to one entity: The cost factor v/s performance deliver and I believe you are the best judge for that.
Nvidia seem to have more support by ways of updated drivers & whatnot.
ATI