Looking for some fellow computer geek input

[todd0168]

I am going to be getting a new monitor and video card for my computer in a few weeks. I have looked all over and received many suggestions and I think I am down to two cards and was hoping to get some input from you guys and gals here. The two cards I am looking at are as follows:

ATI Card or NVidia Card

I am getting a new 24" HDMI monitor is why I'm getting the new card.

Any thoughts or suggestions would be great. If you have alternatives I'm open to that as well and don't want to go over $250 for the card if possible.