BFG GeForce 8800 GT OC - graphics adapter - GF 8800 GT - 512 MB

Description: The BFG GeForce 8800 GT OC is a 512 MB, mainstream 3D card. Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is midpriced at around $195.

Pros: Is built around a nVidia GeForce 8800 GT chipset, which is more advanced than some similarly priced display cards. In fact, the typical cost of a product with this advanced a chipset is $320. Also, this graphics card has a 1.8 GHz memory clock speed. This is faster than the average graphics card on the market today, but is to be expected for a graphics card of this price.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suited for all productivity tasks, as well as for the casual 3D gamer. This card supports DirectX 10 technology, used in Microsoft's Windows Vista OS, and is the new technology for the upcoming generation of high-performance games.

Value: In general, this graphics card has good features for the money.

Suggestions: (1) Since this card is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled monitor or a flat-panel display to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance. (2) For Editor's Reviews of the latest graphics cards, visit the graphics and sound section of CNET's website.