the only reason to go with Nvidia right now, is that nvidia is better then ATI right now. and so is amd. we are just trying to give you the best, not trying to switch you to a nvidia fan. my first video card, never knew this was a nvidia TNT2 whatnot something in 2000 or 2001, thats when i knew nothing about computers, now i have a 9800pro. anyways i wish i have went with nvidia.