Should I buy GeForce 6600 PCI Express or Radeon X300 PCI Express???

Which should I buy GeForce 6600 PCI Express or Radeon X300??? The GeForce 6600 PCI Express is more expensive and I dont know if it has a Programable Pixel Shader. ANYONE COULD YOU HELP ME WITH MY DECISION??

Definitely not the X300, it is not worth it.
Look to the 6600, but beware, users have reported problems with the 6600 series cards and the heatsink lately so it may be wise to look at all your options before you make a choice. Try looking at other forums and steer clear of manufacturer's support forums as they can be biased and content has to be moderated more.
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