Find The Right Graphics Cards

ATI Radeon X800 XL (256MB, PCI)

The ATI Radeon X800 XL is unmatched when it comes to providing top-notch 3D speed at a low price. It's our current favorite standalone card.

Specs: ATI Radeon X800 XL, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

ATI Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition

ATI's Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition is one of the fastest solutions out there that doesn't require to you to buy a pair of video cards.

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

ATI Radeon X700 XT

ATI's new midrange Radeon X700 XT delivers fair performance, but neither it nor its Nvidia-based competition satisfies in newer games.

Specs: ATI Radeon X700 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, PC, 2

Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT

Our early look at Nvidia's new midrange GeForce 6600 GT reveals an affordable 3D card with mediocre performance.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

BFG GeForce 6800 Ultra OC

The BFG GeForce 6800 Ultra OC is clearly a high-performance video card, but the overclocked settings don't do much.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra, 2048 x 1536, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC (AGP, 256 MB)

Overclocking gives the BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC a slight performance boost over comparably priced stock 6800 GT models, but you'll have to supply your own games.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

eVGA e-GeForce 6800 GT

Thanks to Nvidia's second fastest graphics chip, the eVGA e-GeForce 6800 GT represents the current price-vs.-performance sweet spot for 3D gaming.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

PNY Verto GeForce 6800 Ultra

A superspeedy performer, the PNY Verto GeForce 6800 Ultra's cumbersome aspect and its power demands make ATI's high-end card a more convenient choice.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC

eVGA Nvidia Personal Cinema 5700

One of the first Nvidia-based self-contained 3D-graphics/TV-tuner cards, eVGA's Nvidia Personal Cinema 5700 is adequate for anyone who wants to watch and record TV and play games on the same PC.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition

Unequivocally the most powerful graphics card on the market, ATI's Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition hands Nvidia's new card a stunning defeat.

Specs: ATI Radeon X800 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

ATI Radeon X800 Pro

If you can live a few frames per second behind those with the highest-end graphics cards, the ATI Radeon X800 Pro saves you $100 and still smokes most of the competition.

Specs: ATI Radeon X800 Pro, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

All in Wonder 9600 XT 128 MB AGP Card

It'll take a little tweaking to get the most out of ATI's latest All-In-Wonder, but for the price, this TV tuner/DVR/radio tuner/graphics card is a fair deal.

Specs: ATI Radeon 9600 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

Nvidia GeForce 6800 Ultra

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra, 256 MB, Mac

All-in-wonder 9800 Pro 128 MB AGP Card

ATI's All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro brings together high-end gaming prowess and home entertainment.

Specs: ATI Radeon 9800 PRO, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

XFX GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

The XFX GeForce FX 5950 Ultra graphics card is one of the fastest we've seen, but you can get nearly the same performance for around $100 less.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5950 Ultra, 256 MB, PC, 2

Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 XT Classic

The Hercules 3D Prophet 9800 XT Classic's screaming performance and thoughtful bundle justify its lofty price, but only if you must have the very fastest graphics.

Specs: ATI Radeon 9800 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

Nvidia GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5950 Ultra, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

RADEON 9800 XT 256 MB AGP Card

Specs: ATI RADEON 9800 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

eVGA.com e-GeForce FX 5600 Ultra

The eVGA.com e-GeForce 5600 Ultra might appear to be a run-of-the-mill graphics card, but its integrated video-capture capabilities make it anything but.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5600 Ultra, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

RADEON 9200 128 MB AGP8X Graphics Card

The ATI Radeon 9200 redefines the level of 3D performance for budget graphics cards, but it still trails the competition.

Specs: ATI Radeon 9200, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2