NVIDIA GeForce vs. ATI Radeon graphics card...?

I am looking to upgrade my graphics card so that my gf can use our pc to smoothly play some games such as Sims 3, Spore, Pop Cap games, etc.. Of the two brands listed in the question line, is one better than the other. Keep in mind there will be no hardcore gaming going on (lol) but I would like to upgrade the card so it doesn't look like a Super Nintendo game on the screen when she plays. My system is pretty current (Vista 32 bit, 1gb RAM) just lacking on the graphics end. Also can anyone recommend a model along the lines of what I'll be using it for to narrow my search? THANKS IN ADVANCE!NVIDIA GeForce vs. ATI Radeon graphics card...?
neither nvidia or ati is better than the other across the board. for that price range i'd consider

GeForce 9800 GTX+ or Radeon HD 4850



you should also get another gig or so of ram. it's cheap and is a good boost for performance.NVIDIA GeForce vs. ATI Radeon graphics card...?
I usually go for Nvidia.



But you'll have to look at what price you are willing to pay.



Look for the memory, processor speed, max supported resolution,...NVIDIA GeForce vs. ATI Radeon graphics card...?
nVidia is better known, and generally better, but Ati can make a mean card. depends on what your looking for. and price. price is everything.
$90-120? I'd get a 9600 GSO (if you have the PCIe 6-pin PSU) and alittle more RAM. If your PSU has only MOLEX connecters get a 8600 GTS.



I lack experience in ATI to recommend equivalent cards, but I have heard there alittle finicky at times.

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