FX5900XT-VTD128 vs RX9800PRO-TD128SP

Which card should I get?
FX5900XT-VTD128 or RX9800PRO-TD128SP
I'm gonna upgrade my computer to an AMD 64 3000+ on the K8N Neo2 Plantinum mobo and I'm not sure which vid card to get.
I currently play wwiionline which runs way better on the nvidia cards than the ATI cards but I'm also looking at getting half-life 2 which doesn't even list any nvidia products in their system reqs (just ATI cards).
I can't afford the 6800 or X800 so don't bother telling me to get those.
Any input is appreciated
Thanks

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The biggest question is what you play and how much. If you mainly play WWIIOL then go Nvidia. If you play a wide variety of games the 9800 Pro may be a better choice.
That's my problem. I was planning on mostly playing wwiiol which is why I was gonna get the FX59000XT but I'm looking at picking up HL2 which highly recommends ATI over FX cards  
Are the benefits of nvidia over ATI for wwiiol greater than the benefits of ATI over nvidia for HL2?
- If YES then nvidia is the better choice
- If NO then ATI is the better choice.
arrrgghhhhh    

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