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First Look: AMD's ATI HD 4850 GPU
(Reviews) AMD takes a big swing at nVidia in the latest round of the graphics card prize fight.
(Reviews) AMD takes a big swing at nVidia in the latest round of the graphics card prize fight.
First Look: Nvidia GeForce GTX 200 Series
(Reviews) Nvidia unveils a pair of fast new GeForce graphics processors that tackle a CPU's job.
(Reviews) Nvidia unveils a pair of fast new GeForce graphics processors that tackle a CPU's job.
First Look: Nvidia 9800 GTX
(News) Nvidia's latest offering is better than its less-expensive predecessors in the 8800 series, but not by much.
(News) Nvidia's latest offering is better than its less-expensive predecessors in the 8800 series, but not by much.
ATI Rolls Out DX10 Graphics
(Reviews) The first DirectX 10 board from ATI competes pretty closely with nVidia cards on today's games, but the true story will come out when DX10 games start to appear.
(Reviews) The first DirectX 10 board from ATI competes pretty closely with nVidia cards on today's games, but the true story will come out when DX10 games start to appear.
How to Upgrade a Graphics Card
(How To) Boost your PC's gaming performance or Vista speed by installing a new graphics board.
(How To) Boost your PC's gaming performance or Vista speed by installing a new graphics board.
Nvidia graphics chips perform double duty as CPUs
(News) Nvidia Corp. is promoting the idea that the graphics processing units (GPUs) it makes can also operate, when needed, as additional CPUs (central processing units) to vastly increase computing power.
(News) Nvidia Corp. is promoting the idea that the graphics processing units (GPUs) it makes can also operate, when needed, as additional CPUs (central processing units) to vastly increase computing power.
Game Time for DirectX 10
(Reviews) To get the most out of the new technology for ultrarealistic games, you'll need a graphics board designed to handle it.
(Reviews) To get the most out of the new technology for ultrarealistic games, you'll need a graphics board designed to handle it.
BFG Technologies GeForce 8800 GTS OC
(Reviews) It's not the cheapest graphics board based on nVidia's GeForce 8800 GTS chip, but it's overclocked and carries a lifetime warranty.
(Reviews) It's not the cheapest graphics board based on nVidia's GeForce 8800 GTS chip, but it's overclocked and carries a lifetime warranty.
Top 5 Value Graphics Cards
(Reviews) These are the top value graphics cards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
(Reviews) These are the top value graphics cards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Asustek ships water-cooled graphics card
(News) Taiwanese hardware maker Asustek Computer Inc. has begun shipping a water-cooled graphics card that can help lower a PC's internal temperature, while improving graphics performance.
(News) Taiwanese hardware maker Asustek Computer Inc. has begun shipping a water-cooled graphics card that can help lower a PC's internal temperature, while improving graphics performance.
ATI Says It Plays Well With Vista
(News) Company is taking advantage of rival Nvidia's woes, says its drivers are compatible with Vista.
(News) Company is taking advantage of rival Nvidia's woes, says its drivers are compatible with Vista.
Top 5 Power Graphics Cards
(Reviews) These are the top power graphics cards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
(Reviews) These are the top power graphics cards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
Top 5 Mainstream Graphics Cards
(Reviews) These are the top mainstream graphics cards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
(Reviews) These are the top mainstream graphics cards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.
6800 GS-Based Cards Fastest in Midrange
(reviews) New boards from PowerColor and XFX land on the mainstream chart.
(reviews) New boards from PowerColor and XFX land on the mainstream chart.
First Look: New nVidia-Based Cards Hit Every Price Range
(reviews) First Look: New nVidia-Based Cards Hit Every Price Range
(reviews) First Look: New nVidia-Based Cards Hit Every Price Range
Pricey 512MB Graphics Card Is Fastest Ever
(reviews) XFX's latest is powerful and large, yielding top-notch graphics.
(reviews) XFX's latest is powerful and large, yielding top-notch graphics.
ATI's New Graphics Cards, and Why You Can't Have Them
(news) ATI's New Graphics Cards, and Why You Can't Have Them
(news) ATI's New Graphics Cards, and Why You Can't Have Them
Top 10 Graphics Boards
(reviews) This month we focus on graphics boards built for the PCI Express interface, in power and value categories.
(reviews) This month we focus on graphics boards built for the PCI Express interface, in power and value categories.
First PCI Express Graphics Cards Arrive
(reviews) Cards based on the new bus perform well, but early tests offer no clear reason to upgrade just yet.
(reviews) Cards based on the new bus perform well, but early tests offer no clear reason to upgrade just yet.
New Gaming Boards Offer Breakthrough Performance
(reviews) ATI, NVidia chips boost speed, add memory--and command high prices.
(reviews) ATI, NVidia chips boost speed, add memory--and command high prices.
Affordable Graphics Cards
(reviews) Upgraded graphics boards provide solid performance for those who need to buy a card right now.
(reviews) Upgraded graphics boards provide solid performance for those who need to buy a card right now.
GeekTech: I RTFM, But It's Still Greek to Me
(news) What happens when the documentation is so bad that it's unusable? We explore some examples of good (or not so good) intentions gone awry.
(news) What happens when the documentation is so bad that it's unusable? We explore some examples of good (or not so good) intentions gone awry.
Cinematic Graphics on Your PC
(reviews) These latest, speediest graphics cards do more than let you play games--they put cinema-quality visuals on your PC.
(reviews) These latest, speediest graphics cards do more than let you play games--they put cinema-quality visuals on your PC.
Graphics Chip Makers Scrap Over Half-Life
(news) Consumers are the first winners with game bundle--but stay tuned.
(news) Consumers are the first winners with game bundle--but stay tuned.
Radeon 9600 Pro Shines
(reviews) Midlevel graphics board should satisfy all but the most-demanding users.
(reviews) Midlevel graphics board should satisfy all but the most-demanding users.
NVidia Shows Mainstream GeForce FX Chips
(news) Graphics wars heat up with announcement of 5200 and 5600 lines.
(news) Graphics wars heat up with announcement of 5200 and 5600 lines.
First Look at NVidia's GeForceFX
(news) In initial tests, the newest 3D graphics beast has a loud bark but an uneven bite.
(news) In initial tests, the newest 3D graphics beast has a loud bark but an uneven bite.
Sniffles Plague Gainward Ti 4200 Boards
(news) Bad batch of capacitors spoils some Gainward boards; vendor offers to swap.
(news) Bad batch of capacitors spoils some Gainward boards; vendor offers to swap.
NVidia Unveils GeForceFX Graphics Chip
(news) Newest high-speed chip promises lifelike video, due on graphics boards next year.
(news) Newest high-speed chip promises lifelike video, due on graphics boards next year.
ATI Offers Best Radeons on a Budget
(news) Radeon 9500 and 9500 Pro will bring high-end technology to users with lower-end budgets.
(news) Radeon 9500 and 9500 Pro will bring high-end technology to users with lower-end budgets.
ATI Unveils All-In-Wonder 9700 Pro
(news) Multifunction card, powered by Radeon 9700 core, shoots high for video performance, editing.
(news) Multifunction card, powered by Radeon 9700 core, shoots high for video performance, editing.
Matrox Parhelia-512
(reviews) The Parhelia gives graphics pros and hard-core gamers the ability stretch their digital view across three displays.
(reviews) The Parhelia gives graphics pros and hard-core gamers the ability stretch their digital view across three displays.
PNY Verto GeForce4 Ti 4200
(reviews) A card that offers superb performance but lacks features some gamers will likely want.
(reviews) A card that offers superb performance but lacks features some gamers will likely want.
VisionTek Xtasy GeForce4 MX 420
(reviews) Competitively priced, this board can handle general business tasks and occasional gaming.
(reviews) Competitively priced, this board can handle general business tasks and occasional gaming.
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro
(reviews) The newest mainstream card from ATI gives you lots of bang for your buck.
(reviews) The newest mainstream card from ATI gives you lots of bang for your buck.
Asus AGP-V8440
(reviews) Asus's high-end board offers gamers swift performance at a reasonable price.
(reviews) Asus's high-end board offers gamers swift performance at a reasonable price.
MSI G4Ti4400-VTD
(reviews) This card offers great speed, dual-display support, and a software bundle for gamers and fledgling video editors.
(reviews) This card offers great speed, dual-display support, and a software bundle for gamers and fledgling video editors.
Gainward Ultra/650XP Golden Sample
(reviews) Inexpensive GeForce4 Ti-based card speeds through our tests and won't break the bank.
(reviews) Inexpensive GeForce4 Ti-based card speeds through our tests and won't break the bank.
Gainward Pro/600TV Golden Sample
(reviews) Though neither its speed nor its features stand out, this card is attractive for the price.
(reviews) Though neither its speed nor its features stand out, this card is attractive for the price.
VisionTek Xtasy GeForce4 Ti 4400
(reviews) This Xtasy performs well and comes at a moderate price for a high-end gaming board.
(reviews) This Xtasy performs well and comes at a moderate price for a high-end gaming board.
ATI All-In-Wonder Radeon 8500DV
(reviews) A strong combination of video editing features and smooth game play makes for a great overall package.
(reviews) A strong combination of video editing features and smooth game play makes for a great overall package.
Buyers' Guide to Graphics Boards
(howto) Budget cards let you play most games at moderate resolutions, but die-hard gamers should opt for more power.
(howto) Budget cards let you play most games at moderate resolutions, but die-hard gamers should opt for more power.
ATI Revs Radeon Graphics Chips
(news) Radeon 9700 fully implements DirectX 9, pushes core clock speed to 325 MHz.
(news) Radeon 9700 fully implements DirectX 9, pushes core clock speed to 325 MHz.
EVGA E-GeForce4 MX 440
(reviews) This no-frills GeForce4 MX 440-based budget card offers fantastic image quality in games.
(reviews) This no-frills GeForce4 MX 440-based budget card offers fantastic image quality in games.
VisionTek Xtasy GeForce4 MX 440
(reviews) Dual-display graphics card is a fine choice for casual gamers.
(reviews) Dual-display graphics card is a fine choice for casual gamers.
VisionTek Xtasy GeForce4 Ti 4600
(reviews) This speedy board is geared toward avid gamers who don't mind spending big money.
(reviews) This speedy board is geared toward avid gamers who don't mind spending big money.
PNY Verto GeForce4 Ti 4600
(reviews) One of the fastest graphics cards we've tested is also one of the priciest.
(reviews) One of the fastest graphics cards we've tested is also one of the priciest.
Matrox Updates Graphics Processor
(news) Parhelia-512 lures NVidia, ATI fans with greater speed and more colors.
(news) Parhelia-512 lures NVidia, ATI fans with greater speed and more colors.
NVidia GeForce4: Power to Spare
(news) The new chip's improved technology yields faster game play at high res.
(news) The new chip's improved technology yields faster game play at high res.
ATI Updates All-in-Wonder Radeon 8500
(news) Newest multifunction board adds remote control, video capture, and more memory.
(news) Newest multifunction board adds remote control, video capture, and more memory.
MSI G2Ti Pro-VT
(reviews) Attractive price and reasonably strong performance, but lackluster image quality.
(reviews) Attractive price and reasonably strong performance, but lackluster image quality.
Asus AGP-V8200T2 Deluxe
(reviews) This Titanium board sports an interesting combination of features, but it's a little on the expensive side.
(reviews) This Titanium board sports an interesting combination of features, but it's a little on the expensive side.
X-Card Pushes PC Video to MPEG-4
(news) Sigma Designs implements next-generation digital video in $100 PC card.
(news) Sigma Designs implements next-generation digital video in $100 PC card.
NVidia Launches Next-Generation Graphics Chips
(news) GeForce4 Titanium promises stunning graphics, while new MX chip offers budget buyers more bang.
(news) GeForce4 Titanium promises stunning graphics, while new MX chip offers budget buyers more bang.
ATI Ships Versatile but Pricey Radeon 8500DV
(news) For $399, video card goes beyond the usual graphics fare to support digital video functions, TV, and remote control.
(news) For $399, video card goes beyond the usual graphics fare to support digital video functions, TV, and remote control.
Gainward CardExpert GeForce2 MX TwinView/Vivo Golden Sample
(reviews) Gainward CardExpert GeForce2 MX TwinView/Vivo Golden Sample
(reviews) Gainward CardExpert GeForce2 MX TwinView/Vivo Golden Sample
VisionTek Xtasy 5864
(reviews) Though it offers good speed, the bargain-priced Xtasy 5864 graphics board falls somewhat short in image quality.
(reviews) Though it offers good speed, the bargain-priced Xtasy 5864 graphics board falls somewhat short in image quality.
VisionTek Xtasy 6564
(reviews) The moderately priced Xtasy 6564 compares well with costlier graphics boards.
(reviews) The moderately priced Xtasy 6564 compares well with costlier graphics boards.
Gainward CardExpert GeForce2 Ti/500 XP VIVO Golden Sample
(reviews) This midlevel CardExpert graphics board is fast: In many of our tests its speed rivaled that of pricier cards.
(reviews) This midlevel CardExpert graphics board is fast: In many of our tests its speed rivaled that of pricier cards.
ATI Radeon 8500
(reviews) The high-powered ATI Radeon 8500 is a fast graphics board that offers fine image quality.
(reviews) The high-powered ATI Radeon 8500 is a fast graphics board that offers fine image quality.
MSI MX400 Pro2-32S
(reviews) The same basic hardware as the MSI MX400 Pro-VT32S, but without the software bundle and assorted ports.
(reviews) The same basic hardware as the MSI MX400 Pro-VT32S, but without the software bundle and assorted ports.
NVidia Unveils Titanium Line of Graphics Chips, Boards
(news) ASUS, Gainward, VisionTek, and others adopt new chips, which replace part of GeForce2, GeForce 3 line.
(news) ASUS, Gainward, VisionTek, and others adopt new chips, which replace part of GeForce2, GeForce 3 line.
Asus AGP-V7100 Pro Pure 32MB
(reviews) This Asus board is an exceptional value for the cost-conscious gamer.
(reviews) This Asus board is an exceptional value for the cost-conscious gamer.
CardExpert GeForce3 Power Pack
(reviews) This well-priced GeForce3 card geared for gamers and video editors produces slightly unrealistic colors.
(reviews) This well-priced GeForce3 card geared for gamers and video editors produces slightly unrealistic colors.
ATI Unveils Next-Generation Radeons
(news) Expanded family includes a gaming board claimed twice as fast as previous entry.
(news) Expanded family includes a gaming board claimed twice as fast as previous entry.
Hercules 3D Prophet III
(reviews) Despite good performance and features, higher cost will drive most users to other GeForce3 cards.
(reviews) Despite good performance and features, higher cost will drive most users to other GeForce3 cards.
AOpen MX400-A
(reviews) Although this card performs adequately for casual gamers, its value is undermined by a high price.
(reviews) Although this card performs adequately for casual gamers, its value is undermined by a high price.
CardExpert GeForce2 MX TwinView/Vivo Golden Sample
(reviews) A sterling implementation of NVidia's new MX-400 chip set yielded impressive results in all of our tests.
(reviews) A sterling implementation of NVidia's new MX-400 chip set yielded impressive results in all of our tests.
Sparks Fly in Graphics Card Wars
(news) ATI, Nvidia, and friends skirmish over application of new rendering technology.
(news) ATI, Nvidia, and friends skirmish over application of new rendering technology.
Flashy Family of Verto Graphics Cards Debuts
(news) PNY Technologies ships seven Nvidia-powered graphics cards for games and business.
(news) PNY Technologies ships seven Nvidia-powered graphics cards for games and business.
VisionTek GeForce3
(reviews) The first graphics card we've seen with NVidia's GeForce3 chip soared in our highest-resolution tests.
(reviews) The first graphics card we've seen with NVidia's GeForce3 chip soared in our highest-resolution tests.
Quake on the Run
(news) NVidia's new GeForce2 Go mobile graphics controller sets a new laptop standard.
(news) NVidia's new GeForce2 Go mobile graphics controller sets a new laptop standard.
NVidia Unveils GeForce3 Chip Set
(news) Programmable engine gives game developers more options to stretch graphics board, due soon in Power Macs.
(news) Programmable engine gives game developers more options to stretch graphics board, due soon in Power Macs.
ATI Radeon 64MB DDR
(reviews) This Radeon offers higher resolution and better support than an MX-based card, for a great price.
(reviews) This Radeon offers higher resolution and better support than an MX-based card, for a great price.
Hercules 3D Prophet II GTS Pro
(reviews) The Pro delivers nearly as much speed as an Ultra at a lower price.
(reviews) The Pro delivers nearly as much speed as an Ultra at a lower price.
ATI Announces Radeon Graphics for Notebooks
(news) Mobile graphics leader looks to edge Nvidia's entry with improved graphics and power-saving features.
(news) Mobile graphics leader looks to edge Nvidia's entry with improved graphics and power-saving features.
Asustek's Card Offers a Video Smorgasbord
(news) Combining TV tuner, graphics, and video functions, the V7100 may bite off too much.
(news) Combining TV tuner, graphics, and video functions, the V7100 may bite off too much.
NVidia GeForces Its Way Into Mac
(news) ATI gets competition in the Mac world, with NVidia chips providing graphics on newest G4s.
(news) ATI gets competition in the Mac world, with NVidia chips providing graphics on newest G4s.
AMD Releases 850-MHz Duron
(news) Value chip outruns Celeron, and upcoming graphics chip sets will help lower system prices.
(news) Value chip outruns Celeron, and upcoming graphics chip sets will help lower system prices.
ATI All-in-Wonder Radeon
(reviews) Good gaming performance and a bevy of video features make this a great card for gamers interested in video editing.
(reviews) Good gaming performance and a bevy of video features make this a great card for gamers interested in video editing.
ATI Brings Multi-Monitor to the Masses
(news) Radeon VE improves multiple-monitor support with HydraVision management utility.
(news) Radeon VE improves multiple-monitor support with HydraVision management utility.
Cardexpert GeForce2 MX
(reviews) This gaming board was a solid performer in our tests, and it's a steal for buyers on a budget.
(reviews) This gaming board was a solid performer in our tests, and it's a steal for buyers on a budget.
How It Works: Graphics Boards
(howto) How today's graphics boards deliver that 3D image from your PC to your screen.
(howto) How today's graphics boards deliver that 3D image from your PC to your screen.