All Graphics Cards

The Bottom Line: Nvidia's GeForce 7900 GT is the current 3D graphics price-performance leader, but a lack of image-quality features hurts its outlook for some current high-end games, as does the forthcoming glut of upcoming titles.

Specs: 2560 x 1600, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, Mac

The Bottom Line: If you're looking for a single high-end 3D card, the Radeon X1900 XTX shows a lot of promise. If you have dreams of upgrading to a dual-card configuration, stay far, far away.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1900 XTX, 512 MB / 512 MB (max), PC, 2

The Bottom Line: The 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.

Specs: 2560 x 1600, 512 MB / 512 MB (max), PC, Mac

Editors' Take: If you're looking for 3D graphics and a TV tuner in a single card, ATI's new All-In-Wonder X1900 looks like the new leader of the pack.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1900, 2560 x 1600 / 60 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

The Bottom Line: ATI's newest high-end 3D cards race to the top of the 3D performance charts. Too bad doubling them up is still a hassle.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1900, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB / 512 MB (max), PC

The Bottom Line: The ATI All-In-Wonder X800 XL will have you gaming, watching TV, and listening to FM radio, but it doesn't stand out in any one area.

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

The Bottom Line: With a couple of exceptions, PNY's Verto GeForce 7800 GT card provides everything we like to see from a 3D-card package, including fast performance.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GT, 2560 x 1600 / 85 Hz, 256 MB, PC, 2

Editors' Take: ATI's new midrange 3D cards don't offer competitive 3D graphics performance, but if you're looking for a 3D card that will also enhance PC video, this series is a strong choice.

Specs: ATI Radeon X1600 Pro, 256 MB, PC, 2

Editors' Take: ATI's Radeon X1300 series isn't suited for gaming, even by a low-end card's standards. Fortunately, its video capabilities save it from the trash heap.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1300, 256 MB

Editors' Take: ATI's Radeon X1300 series isn't suited for gaming, even by a low-end card's standards. Fortunately, its video capabilities save it from the trash heap.

Specs: ATI RADEON X1300, 128 MB