Find The Right Graphics Cards

ATI Radeon X1600 XT (128 MB)

ATI's new midrange 3D cards don't offer competitive 3D graphics performance, but if you're looking for a 3D card that will also enhance PC video, this series is a strong choice.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1600, 128 MB

ATI Radeon X1600 Pro (256 MB)

ATI's new midrange 3D cards don't offer competitive 3D graphics performance, but if you're looking for a 3D card that will also enhance PC video, this series is a strong choice.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1600 Pro, 256 MB, PC, 2

ATI Radeon X1600 Pro (128 MB)

ATI's new midrange 3D cards don't offer competitive 3D graphics performance, but if you're looking for a 3D card that will also enhance PC video, this series is a strong choice.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1600, 128 MB

ATI Radeon X1300 (256 MB, PCI)

ATI's Radeon X1300 series isn't suited for gaming, even by a low-end card's standards. Fortunately, its video capabilities save it from the trash heap.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1300, 256 MB

ATI Radeon X1300 (128 MB, PCI)

ATI's Radeon X1300 series isn't suited for gaming, even by a low-end card's standards. Fortunately, its video capabilities save it from the trash heap.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1300, 128 MB

ATI Radeon X1300 Hypermemory (128 MB)

ATI's Radeon X1300 series isn't suited for gaming, even by a low-end card's standards. Fortunately, its video capabilities save it from the trash heap.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1300, 128 MB

ATI Radeon X1300 Hypermemory (32 MB)

ATI's Radeon X1300 series isn't suited for gaming, even by a low-end card's standards. Fortunately, its video capabilities save it from the trash heap.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1300, 32 MB

ATI Radeon X1800 XT (512 MB)

ATI's latest, greatest graphics card brings all of the requisite features to the 3D gaming table, but its clunky design prevents it from besting Nvidia's top dog.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1800 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 MHz, 512 MB, PC, 2

ATI Radeon X1800 XL (256MB, PCI)

ATI's second-best 3D card brings all of the requisite features to the 3D gaming table, but its specialized performance makes it less compelling.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1800 XL, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

ATI Radeon X1600 XT (256 MB)

The 3D performance of ATI's Radeon X1600 XT is surprisingly weak, but its video features make it a sound upgrade to aid PC movie watching.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1600, 256 MB

ATI Radeon X850 XT CrossFire Edition

We don't recommend that you buy a Radeon X850-based CrossFire setup due to the core chip's age, but at least ATI proves that it can keep up with Nvidia.

Specs: ATI Radeon X850 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

Nvidia GeForce 7800 GT

Though it's not the speediest, Nvidia's GeForce 7800 GT is a smoking-fast card at a price notably lower than the category-leading 7800 GTX's.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, PC, 2

eVGA e-GeForce 7800 GTX (PCI-E, 256MB, 450MHz CPU)

Nvidia's new GeForce 7800 GTX chip makes this 3D graphics card exceedingly powerful. Anything else in the box only sweetens the deal.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

Leadtek WinFast GeForce 7800 GTX (PCI-E, 256MB)

Nvidia's new GeForce 7800 GTX chip makes this 3D graphics card exceedingly powerful. Anything else in the box only sweetens the deal.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX, 2048 x 1536 / 75 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

Nvidia GeForce 7800 GTX (256MB)

If you're looking for the fastest, most cutting-edge 3D card on the market, look no further. For now, Nvidia's GeForce 7800 GTX is it.

Specs: 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

Asus ATI Radeon X300 SE X (PCI-E, 128MB)

ATI's Radeon X300 SE won't do 3D games justice, but the right bundle can provide that extra video port you've been looking for.

Specs: ATI Radeon X300 SE, 2048 x 1536, 128 MB, PC, 2

Jetway X3SE-ED-128B (128MB HyperMemory)

ATI's Radeon X300SE won't do 3D games justice, but the right bundle can provide that extra video port you've been looking for.

ASUS Extreme AX300SE/TD (128MB HyperMemory)

ATI's Radeon X300SE won't do 3D games justice, but the right bundle can provide that extra video port you've been looking for.

Specs: ATI Radeon X300 SE, 128 MB, PC

ATI Radeon X300 SE (128MB HyperMemory)

ATI's Radeon X300 SE will satisfy users looking for a good basic 2D video card, but spend a few more bucks if 3D is important to you.

eVGA e-GeForce 6200 TC

If you're looking for a cheap way to add dual-monitor support, eVGA's e-GeForce 6200 TC will hook you up. But stay away if you need 3D power.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6200, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 32 MB, PC, 2