Yes, the 8500LE is a lower-end version of the 8500. I didn't even notice the 9000 being in that range, if you're going to go ATI, then that would probably be the better route. Of course, I don't follow ATI closely (I'm an nVidia guy), so you might want to get some other people's opinions. AFAIK though, the 9000 is a decent card, and you probably won't be disappointed.