did you not take a look at the powercolor x1950pro, it also has a nice cooler...
as far as the powercolor vs HIS issue--although the powercolor has less RAM, it was benching higher in a review i read
i actually was deciding between the HIS x1950pro 512MB, and the powercolor x1950 pro which has 256mb. i ended up going with the powercolor because i read a review which the powercolor had better benches and scores than the 512mb AGP cards. i looked for the review, i cant find the review now...
i just got the powercolor x1950 pro, but was wondering if anyone has tested the powercolor x1950pro 256b and the HIS x1950pro 512mb, I also know more isnt always better. So has anyone tested or seen benches on these 2 cards on the same rig...