Graphics card on a budget

[Sjafi]

Heya, I'm looking to upgrade from my gf4 MX440. I'd like to keep it at or under $100 and these are the cards I've been looking at:

Radeon 9250 128 mb 400 mhz ~$80
Radeon 9550 128 mb 250 mhz ~$100
Geforce FX 5500 Dual RAMDACs 350 mhz ~$100

Which of these would be the better buy? Also, other reccomendations are welcome, these cards are from my local best buy and have the easiest access to.

 

[Tedster]

I'd go with the GE force. The cheaper radeons tend not to have fans on the cards and run hot. Performance is about equal for all cards.

 

[kol_indian]

I will go with the Geforce, between check this link it is better than that Geforce and it is i your budget.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133136

:grinthumb

 

[Sjafi]

what about this one? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814150059#DetailSpecs

with rebate we're looking at about 60 bucks and that card looks nice.

edit: what about this? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814145076

 

[vnf4ultra]

I would go with kol_indian's suggestion, or a 9600pro/xt if you can find one for the price.

 

[vegasgmc]

Also check Ebay. Id go with 9600XT or FX 5700 Ultra.