Nvdia had crappy drivers as well its just recently they fixed em thats why their rocking.
the x1950XT wasn't as hopped up as it was before when the DX9 drivers had problems. but now you guys say its the "best bang for your buck".
Also the x2900XT right now its 80nm, 65nm will reduce alot of its power. but it might be similiar when A64 x2 6000+ couldn't handle 65nm so it was stuck with old 90nm. who nos what will happen :/