If you can find a 9500 Pro, get it. It's the best card out right now that won't cost you an arm and a leg. It outperforms the 9600 Pro hands down, and is under $200. It's DX9 so it'll play Doom 3/HL2 nicely. Mind you, it's no 9800 Pro, but it'll still give you the best bang for your buck.