I don't know.  amd64 ATI drivers have worked well for me.  Probably
not blazing speed, but certainly way better than the TNT2 I was
using before!  Have had absolutely no problems with my current
Radeon 9550.  In the end I think this choice probably comes down to
value-for-money not pain-per-install.

Yann Ramin wrote:
> I'd go for any nvidia using the nvidia-glx drivers. There was a time
> when I tried using ATI under Linux, but it was the world's largest PITA
> (out of date drivers, really horrible xinerama multiple monitor support,
> lockups) that I quickly went back to nVidia. Note that you could use an
> ancient GeForce2 and it will still work fine (especially if your 3d use
> is limited to OpenGL screensavers :))
> 
> Michael Ulm wrote:
> 
>>I am finally replacing the ancient video card on my
>>gentoo box. Any half decent card on the market today
>>will be quick enough for my needs, since I don't
>>really game (much).
>>
>>So, which card works (including 3D) on gentoo amd64
>>with the least amount of pain? Any recommendations
>>or warnings?
>>
>>advthanksance,
>>
>>Michael
>>
> 
> 
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