[wplug] Nvidia vs. ????

[Robert E. Coutch]

Hi all,

I think this subject came up before but I couldn't seem to find out how to 
search the archives at wplug.org.

I am currently using a Verto GeForce 4 MX 420 AGP card (Nvidia).
I have been having problems with my system when XFree86 (4.3.99.902) is 
running.
This is in combination with a new motherboard and new SuSE 9.1 install.
I have tried countless settings, driver updates and configurations to try and 
fix my problems.
The only thing that works is to dump the proprietary nvidia driver and use 
XFree86's nv driver.
One problem: I use 3D acceleration everytime I play Enemy Territory (pretty 
much every evening).

It doesn't look like there's a lot of choice in the 3D card market.
Nvidia or ATI.

I'm looking at the ATI 9200 AGP card because I read that XFree86 supports 3D 
mode without using proprietary drivers but ATI cards above this model require 
them.

Anyone using the ATI 9200 AGP card?  Your opinion of it?

I've read online that ATI's proprietary drivers stink and that the XFree86 
drivers have some problems. Your thoughts?


Thanks for any help on this,

Bob