Hello neal,

I've been using ATI cards since '96. I bought a used 512 MB card 2-3 yrs ago, and still have no problems. Nowadays I'd buy a 1 GB card. In my town it's easy to find a good used card from a gamer who upgraded (that's how I got my last purchase).

I, too, am semi-retired (teaching part-time). Also an ex-trooper - 11th U.S. Cavalry.