If you arent willing to pay out a few thousand for your graphics card, then the difference between one video card costing a few hundred and the next is pretty much minimal. The reason you wont get people agreeing on performance on lower end cards either is because we all have different setups with a mixed array of software, eg gamesoffice apps3d apps etc. all of which will affect performance results. The best thing, see what you can afford and purchase the card that meets your requirements. If you have a few thousand to spare and are producing Movie quality output then go for a pro board. If you intend using Unreal et al alongside Max then go for a High end gaming card supporting OpenGL. VID -