Reviewed on June 16, 2008Nvidia's new GTX280 graphics chip brings fast 3D performance and exciting new possibilities for speeding up certain kinds of multimedia applications. We'd be more enthusiastic about this card if the software was available to take advantage of the new features.TAGS:Crysis, NVidia, Nvidia GeForce, AsusTek Computer, ASUS, GPU, card, video card, 3D
Reviewed on November 9, 2006The step-down GeForce 8800 GTS is no slouch compared to Nvidia's flagship GTX card. Like its powerful big brother, the slightly more affordable GTS supplies top-notch performance and sweeping architectural changes that provide a solid foundation today for the OSs and games of tomorrow.TAGS:Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, Radeon, card, DirectX, power supply, GPU, ATI Technologies, manufacturing, games
Reviewed on May 16, 2006PNY's highest-end 3D card is overclocked and comes with a few helpful accessories. We just wish that it included a game or two, as a $500 graphics card isn't very useful if you don't have anything to play with it.TAGS:overclocking, NVidia, GPU, card, HDTV, power supply, connector, Nvidia GeForce, USB flash drive, monitor
Reviewed on April 26, 2006The GeForce 7900 GTX offers excellent visual quality and lets you crank the settings on just about any game. Though it's expensive, it costs significantly less than the previous generation of top-end 3D cards.TAGS:Nvidia GeForce, NVidia, card, Half-Life 2, power supply, GPU, memory, 3D, games
Reviewed on May 5, 2006Its sub-$300 price makes the Radeon X1800 GTO tempting, but its performance isn't compelling enough, and upgrading to two cards is expensive and inefficient, thanks to ATI's clunky CrossFire technology.TAGS:Radeon, Nvidia GeForce, ATI Technologies, NVidia, ATI Radeon, card, Half-Life 2, GPU, frame