what is the best graphic card?
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try this one..\nXFX GeForce 6600GT 256 MB PCI-E SLI Ready Graphics Card
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Depends on what you are looking for...\n\nATI\n------------------------------\nPros\nATI is one of the original big names in video cards, long before Nvidia. They have very high quality video cards right out of the box without a need to overclock them. They focus heavily on amazingly beautiful and smooth graphics. Even their lower end cards perform well.\n\nCons\nThey don't provide software driver updates nearly as often. They are less configurable if you WANT to overclock. \n\n\nNvidia\n--------------------\nPros\nNvidia broke ground quickly on the video card market by providing fast cards at low prices. In the past, their primary focus has been on great specs (benchmarks, frame rates, etc) to help sell their cards. Now they are focusing more on image quality and smooth game play. They are very good about providing the latest software driver updates for their equipment. Their cards are extremely configurable for overclocking.\n\nCons\nTheir gpu's became known as being fast, but choppy during gameplay. Their lower end cards aren't that great performance-wise. \n\n-------------------------\n\nToday, the competition between these two has become much closer. It's hard to say who the winner is at any given time, because as one comes out with a winning model, a few weeks later, the other trumps it. \n\n\nHere is a conclusion from a recent report:\n(by Ilya Gavrichenkov of X-bit Labs)\n\n"I would like to draw your particular attention to mainstream professional solutions that proved very interesting. We were especially happy with the Nvidia Quadro FX 3500. Thanks to its fast memory and G71 GPU this solutions demonstrated superior performance and sometimes proved even faster than its high-end brother.\n\nIts rival, ATI FireGL V7200, also performed quite well in our test session. It demonstrated the same performance as its more expensive fellow – FireGL V7350. So, if you do not need 1GB of graphics memory, and are happy with ATI’s professional graphics solutions, then FireGL V7200 will be a great choice for you.\n\nSumming up, I wouldn’t give any specific recommendations about purchasing this or that professional product. These solutions are quite expensive and you should address this matter responsibly. Especially, since professional users are very rarely working in several different applications at the same time. Therefore, your choice of a workstation graphics card will be strictly determined by the type of applications you will be running on your platform. Of course, Nvidia Quadro FX solutions are faster in most cases than ATI FireGL, however there are tasks where FireGL will be irreplaceable. For example, in Maya. So, we encourage those of you who have read this article to the end to make your own conclusions basing on the results and analysis we have shared with you today."\n\n----------------------\nPersonally,  I have respect for both, though I currently prefer an ATI card.
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that is a lot of stuff to describe...I've selected a site that helps describe each spec in "real world" english.. :)\n\nhttp://www.sarafco.com/Graphic-Card-Advisor.html
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well the most powerful Intel processor is the Core 2 Extreme Dual core processor and the best of a video card is this:\nBFG Tech BFGR7950GX21GBE Geforce 7950GX2 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Dual GPU Video Card
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g-force or ATI cards. Either of those will work well with your machine. \n\nCheck out www.tigerdirect.com for good prices and comparrisons.
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The first thing you'll want to identify is if you have an AGP slot or PCI Express. Most newer computers have PCI Express, but I'm still rocking an AGP slot. I assume you have that out of the way.\n\nNow, when looking for a graphics card the numbers tell much of the story, but it's not always true to form. For example, depending on the quality of a graphic chip or the memory used, you might get varying results.\n\nThere's also varying degrees of "high level" 3D. Odds are you are looking at specific game or two? You can check the game's recommended graphics card levels on the box or website. They will give you two levels "required" and "recommended." Required is the bare minimum. You'll want more than that. Recommended is what they say is best. A good rule of thumb for PC games is to find the recommended specs, and then boost up your power a level or two. This way you won't be lagging behind completely 1 one year. But PC games the way they are now, 2 years is about as long as you'll ever get at "high level."\n\nMemory is highly important, one of the key features of a graphics card. I'd recommend a minimum of 256mb at this point.\n\nNow I could talk specs with you all day, but your main concern here has to be price. Graphics cards that can play any modern game on the shelf today range from $100 to well over $700. What is the difference? Well that $700 is going to be BRAND NEW and have every new piece of technology out there. The $100 card, while serviceable, probably is on it's dying breath and will need to be upgraded to play next years games. The question is, are you going to want to play a specific game now? Are you looking to the future? And how much are you willing to pay for future proofing?\n\nAnother item to consider is that a new graphics technology, DirectX 10 is JUST coming out. If the future if your concern, you'll want a card that features this technology.\n\nIn short: the number one thing you want to look for is a good price to performance ratio. You can do this by researching reviews and all the technical numbers that these kind folks will feed you. A good sweet spot for graphics cards is typically $200-300. More than that and you're paying to be an early adopter. Less than that and you're buying an already outdated card.\n\nI've avoided using specific numbers, due to the fact that "high level" changes every 6 months. And it varies greatly depending on what game you are wishing to play. World of Warcraft is an entirely different beast than F.E.A.R.\n\nI've linked a great source for you to check graphics card reviews. Often times you can find the card you are looking for and see how it stacks up to other cards of similar price and features.
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nvidia 7800 series, I dont know if it comes in SLI mode, but if it does...then 7800 SLI is the best
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Since it is an 8X AGP interface, you have many many models and prices to choose from. Nvidia just released a bunch of cards in AGP - which was in planned obselecence until they realized there was too many people with AGP boards.\nFor a little over $200 you could get something with the Nvidia 6800GS Series which is a good performance mid-priced card.\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814143045
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The best PCI video card on the market right now is Radeon X1300 256MB GDDR2 PCI. Much better than FX5200 in every way .. except price :)
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either go mac, or if your building your own, then check out nVidia's FX line of vid cards. they dont get much attantion because they are terrible for gaming. what they excell at is graphical design. for graphics apps, a Quadro FX1500 will most likely beat out the new GeForce 8800. I'd say go with a Quadro FX560. You'll need a motherboard with at least 1 PCI-E slot, which is now the high-end standard for graphics and should not be hard at all to find. For the processor go with something dual-core. either the AMD X2s or the Core Duos. You'll also need at least 2GB of memory, i'd recommend 4GB so that your computer will keep performing decently for the next couple of years.
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I have the nVidia GeForce FX 5200 AGP Card and I run it on AGP 2X and is very good if you have AGP 4X or 8X it would be wicked. Note In June 2006 Nvidia may be releasing a new driver for the card that makes it easier to configure the card. Nvidia cards are better than ATI.
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Nvidia of course... i got NVIDIA Geforce4 MX 440
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you need to habe the right type of graphics card first
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neither i would go for a nividia geforce 6600 GT 256MB this graphics card rocks and its also cheap \n\nor an nivdia geforce 6800 GT
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1x Geforce 7950GX2.\n\nIn numerous benchmarks out there, both perform pretty much on par with each other.  The hardware is essentially the same with just one specific difference; the 7950 GX2 doesn't have to go through another PCIe bus to access the second GPU.  \n\nThe speed difference is, for the most part, negligible though.  Keep in mind that the 7950 GX2 is really two GTX GPUs that are underclocked to help keep control of heat.  Depending on which vendor you buy your 7950 GX2 from, they might be attaching a heftier cooling solution and overclocking the card yet again.\n\nHope this helps!
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Graphic Card companies like ATI or Nividia are always releasing new graphic cards. I would check their websites and look. Don't be suprised to pay $600  for the best.
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It depends on what you will use it for. Games, business, etc. It also depends on on your motherboard. Does it have PCI, AGP, PCI-Express. If it has PCI-Express, get a video card for that particular slot. Me personally, I stick with NVidia. You can't go wrong with either a NVidia or ATI card. As for the best and cheapest, start buying Maximum PC. They do Vs. features which will help with taking the guesswork out of deciding which video card is best for you. Good luck!