AGP 8x Graphics Cards

The Bottom Line: The BFG GeForce 6800 Ultra OC is clearly a high-performance video card, but the overclocked settings don't do much.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra, 2048 x 1536, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

The Bottom Line: Overclocking gives the BFG GeForce 6800 GT OC a slight performance boost over comparably priced stock 6800 GT models, but you'll have to supply your own games.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

The Bottom Line: Thanks to Nvidia's second fastest graphics chip, the eVGA e-GeForce 6800 GT represents the current price-vs.-performance sweet spot for 3D gaming.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC, 2

The Bottom Line: A superspeedy performer, the PNY Verto GeForce 6800 Ultra's cumbersome aspect and its power demands make ATI's high-end card a more convenient choice.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 256 MB / 256 MB (max), PC

The Bottom Line: One of the first Nvidia-based self-contained 3D-graphics/TV-tuner cards, eVGA's Nvidia Personal Cinema 5700 is adequate for anyone who wants to watch and record TV and play games on the same PC.

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5700, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

The Bottom Line: Unequivocally the most powerful graphics card on the market, ATI's Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition hands Nvidia's new card a stunning defeat.

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

The Bottom Line: If you can live a few frames per second behind those with the highest-end graphics cards, the ATI Radeon X800 Pro saves you $100 and still smokes most of the competition.

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

The Bottom Line: It'll take a little tweaking to get the most out of ATI's latest All-In-Wonder, but for the price, this TV tuner/DVR/radio tuner/graphics card is a fair deal.

Specs: ATI Radeon 9600 XT, 2048 x 1536 / 60 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra, 256 MB, Mac

The Bottom Line: ATI's All-In-Wonder 9800 Pro brings together high-end gaming prowess and home entertainment.

Specs: ATI Radeon 9800 PRO, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2