Beowulf wrote in message ...
search pricewatch.com for "ASUS V9280" and you'll find the VIVO version
starting at about $200US

Yep, thanks. All three pages of hits for that search yield results
for the TD or S models only. One confusing thing is the S (SuperFast)
has video I/O. I'm interested in the VideoSuite primarily for the
speed controlled fan (which will hopefully make for quieter operation
most of the time) as well as the ability to drive two DVI monitors.

On the other hand, http://www.insightcomponents.com/ has the ASUS FX5600
Videosuite for $219

Oh cool, thanks! I'm still trying to suss out all the bloody models.
I was choosing the Ti4200 based cards because I got the idea that was
sort of a 'sweet spot' price/performance wise and there seemed to be
general agreement that this was a proven winner. On the other hand,
it seems I'll possibly be paying a premium for this 'VideoSuite' model
of the 9280, everybody seems to be pushing the SuperFast (or TD). I
gather the FX5600 is a better performer than the Ti4200? Any
downsides? I guess I need to learn more about all the 'FX' based
cards. I read something at Toms Hardware about the FX5800 (Ultra)
being one to stay away from for instance. The version-itis is kind of
a bitch to navigate......

Thanks for any helpful hints,

--Don