Best video card for under $200

[SectorNine50]

I will vouch for the XFX HD5770 here.

It's a great card, actually showed the bottleneck in my 3.0Ghz dual core, which I wasn't expecting.  Plus, it can be overclocked a very fair margin for pretty decent gains (I haven't overclocked mine yet, but will if I ever need to).  Plus XFX's warranty and support is second to none.

[Tigger29]

I built a computer for a squaddie.  Even with a strict $500 budget, I chose a 5770.

It turned out very nice. At 1920X1080 resolution It could take full AA, all settings maxed, hires (2048 textures), and even 4k shadows without ever dropping below 60fps.  The only thing not enabled is other plane's shadows.

I personally use the 5830 which is only marginally better than the 5770, but I wish I had saved up more for at least a 5850.