Is an ATI type board an absolute must for this board,
Whatvideo card should I consider for this motherboard say in the 250 to 300 dollar range
thanks

Im sorry for the late reply DBonniwell.

There is no reason why an ATI video card must be used, you can use Nvidia aswell (which is the other top brand).

Looking at the spec sheet here your motherboard has a PCI Express x16 slot which is good and will support a good graphics card.

This also depends on your needs, do you require a card for hardcore gaming?

I recommend this for 250, i dont really recommend going for anything higher priced or specifications as DX10 cards are reducing in price and Vista is almost out. Will you be upgrading to Vista? This card is very good for the money.

Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GeForce 7900GT GV-NX79T256DP-RH-ED Video Card - Retail

ATi option:

Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE Radeon X1950XT 100186L HDCP Video Card - Retail

Let me know if these cards are ok or if you have any other points to make before ordering.

I am leaning towards X1950, mostly because of the problems I am having with drivers on my upgrade involving a NVidia GS7600. Madmonkey has been very kind to help me out but unable to shake this problem. If I decide to ditch what I have now, this is the combo I am thinking about.
Itel in a discription seemed to advocate ATI. That is why I am asking this question.
Any thoughts
db

The ATI is a good card, i would recommend it as it is better than the 7600GT at quite a few things

Above i was just giving nvidia and ati alternatives.