What is the best PC graphics card, and how much?

Answer 1

new motherboard , and because its a dell micro atx case it's not gonna be easy fitting a new one in and i've heard that the Dell PSU fries any motherboard that isn't made for dell or something along the lines of that. So i'm just gonna go for the latter and buy a PCI card , thing is i've got no idea where to start , i want it to play games , not necessarily new ones but if it can run new games even on LOW settings that will do.

Answer 2

Depends what you want to do...

If you like media, then go with ATI, they make a good All in Wonder card called the All-In-Wonder x1900 that goes for around $250 or so.

For gaming, I recomment an Nvidia card. PCI-express is probably the best bet, because these are the fastest and most obtainable cards out there. ATI makes good graphics cards but their numbering is more difficult to understand than Nvidia's.

Now, I'm running an Intel E6600 dual core processor on an Asus P5B Deluxe motherboard with an Nvidia GeForce 7950 GT KO graphics card. This is a high end setup and one of the best graphics cards out there. There are only three Nvidia cards out there more powerful - one being the 7950 GSX (I think those are the letters), which is essentially two FT's put on one card). The other two are the new 8000 series - the 8600 and the 8800. The latter two go for about $600 and $800, respectively. The 7950 GT KO is around $350 and the 7950 GSX is about $800.

Research is the most important thing about video cards. Also, make sure the card will be vista compatible, that is, be able to run direct Xc. with shader model 3.0... This will enable you to run the special programs the new OS will have. Also remember that with a high end video card, you'll need at least a 500Watt power supply, or else your computer will not be able to run it, so get an Antec Atlas case with the 550W supply, that's probably your best choice.

Answer 3

I am using the nVIDIA 7600GT PCI Express card. It is extremely good and can handle all new games. It's classed at a top of the range mid-range graphics card. So it's the best of the middle class graphics cards.

It's great. It costs around £110. I really recommend this card, but check that your PC motherboard has the PCIe option. Otherwise get the slightly slower AGP version.

Answer 4

you need 2 learn more, to buy what u deserve and what you can handle...
Don't get upset, but u cannot go on a country road with a Lamborghini, and also you may use animals instead of engines in other situation.
Even if you buy a best Pc G-card, that must came with a new computer, so lets say u must renew your style
Powerful g-cards are used in dealing with animation, or 3d simulating, and after the nature of your question, you are not an engineer, are u?
Buy something that everyone has or a little above, don't get extra if u are not Extra.
look, 4 example a friend if mine has his CPU cold out with a little bottle of freon....... but he is good at that, and had bought such an installation because he need it, not because he deserve it
Also, you must know that extra super components will always appear, so if u see something cool,just wait 4 the price 2 get low

Answer 5

You need to look at format (AGP or PCI-E) and then how much you can afford to spend. There are cards for e(almost) every price range. PCI-E is the best/fastest format if your mobo supports it. In turn, AGP is better than the old PCI format. Nvidia (eg Geforce) cards are more stable than ATI (eg Radeon) cards. Stay away from LE versions, they are basically like 'lite' beer, not worth it. GT versions (like cars) are better/faster than standard versions. I have Geforce 6600GT, got second hand from ebay. Modern cards need lots of power though, so make sure your power unit has enough. 128mb vs 256mb doesn't really make much difference. Look at "Tom's hardware" website. Excellent info on graphics cards and they do a 'best buy' for PCI and AGP cards, in different price ranges.

Answer 6

These are the best, if you can handle the price, and the fact that less than 1% of the power supplies on the planet can power them (you'd need a new psu, in other words): http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=38&N=2010380048+106791921+1067924921&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48

Now, assuming Skycat is also Timber, you'd want one of these: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=38&N=2010380048+1069609642+106790809&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48 If you can't afford those, then these would do, but BARELY: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Category=38&N=2010380048+1069609642+106790788+1068309611&Submit=ENE&SubCategory=48

Answer 7

I am using AGP, and its market price is about $120.00 here in Dubai, NVIDIA(ATI Radeon) with 256MBRAM...

and its best for me...

for PCI, Try Trend or FX Formula...

I don't like Built-In Video Cards...

Answer 8

nvidia are by far the best graphics cards on the market in my opnion !

Answer 9

the best one a the min is GeForce 8800 GTX but it will cost you about £480 and you would have to make sure your computer would take it you need dual x16 mainboard. and 500W minimum for PSU and 600W+ is recommended.

Answer 10

currently the best according to reviews is geforce 8800GS but its way too expensive ($646.40 ). also try ati radeon x1900xt.
($466.00 )