3d graphics

Just finished reassembling my computer and have the 9500 video Express X16 with 1024MB DDR 2 installed. All my performance ratings were good (5.9 to 7.2) EXCEPT the Desktop Aero 4.4 and 3D Graphics 4.9. Since I can return it, any suggest reasonably priced video card?

This is new one to me...running the latest catalyst drivers 9.5, although I've tried all the older drivers for Win7. I have also tried running in compatibility mode for Vista SP1 and XP SP2. The game is as updated (and on my bandwidth that takes a while) to the latest version, I've checked the...

Usually when I install a new OS I load up my games with great trepidation but all the games that ran in Vista 64 also run in Windows 7 64. They are: Age of Empires (I should hope so MicroSoft released it) Company of Heroes Dangerous Waters DCS Black Shark Falcon Allied Force Flashpoint...

Flashing Windows - With video evidence I've tried googling this, but due to the words i'm using to describe the problem, I only seem to get hits about Windows, Adobe Flash, or 7-zip. When certain programs are running, they will flash out, and in again (as though disappearing, then reopening...

So I installed Windows 7 today, yes I know, I'm slow. Well, Aero doesn't want to work because my graphic card isn't showing up. I am trying to install the drivers right now. If that doesn't work, any ideas? Thanks. Oh and on Vista my 3D graphics and Aero Performence were in the high 5s... not...