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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Even if it's a relative power hog, the Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 X2 brings so much speed and utility to the table it's hard for us to recommend another midrange 3D card. Only the particularly power conscious or those who play games with known multichip scaling issues should look elsewhere. Read review

Specs: 2 GPUs - ATI Radeon HD 4850, 2560 x 1600, 2 GB, PC

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Plextor PX-HDTV500U Mini Digital HDTV Receiver provides a cheap and easy way to watch and record HDTV on your PC. We recommend this compact tuner and antenna kit particularly for laptops that feature Microsoft's Media Center app. Read review

Specs: Plextor PX-HDTV500U Mini Digital HDTV Receiver - ATSC HDTV receiver - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, - External

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.3 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: ATI's Radeon X300 SE will satisfy users looking for a good basic 2D video card, but spend a few more bucks if 3D is important to you. Read review

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  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: AMD's new ATI Radeon HD 4850 is a solid midrange 3D card that will run pretty much anything, and it boasts some forward-looking features to boot. It might be worth waiting for the price to drop just a bit, at which point this card will become much more attractive. Read review

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4850, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB, PC, 2

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• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Manufacturer description: The ATI TV Wonder HD 600 offers a feature rich set of media abilities, transforming your PC into the ultimate entertainment system. Attach an amplified high definition antenna or your ... Read more

Specs: ATI TV Wonder HD 600 USB 2.0 - ATSC HDTV receiver / analog TV / radio tuner / video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, - External

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  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: We don't think most gamers shopping for a midrange 3D card are looking for power efficiency, but for those conscientious few, the EVGA GeForce GTX 260 Core 216 Superclocked is the card for you. Otherwise, you can get noticeably more performance and capability from an only slightly more expensive ATI card. Read review

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260, 2560 x 1600, 896 MB, PC

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  Overall score: 7.1 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 26 reviews

The Bottom Line: The ATI Radeon 9200 redefines the level of 3D performance for budget graphics cards, but it still trails the competition. Read review

Specs: ATI Radeon 9200, 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz, 128 MB / 128 MB (max), PC, 2

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 15 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-USB2 offers admirable image quality, but you'll need to bring your own A/V cables. Read review

Specs: Hauppauge WinTV PVR-usb2 - TV / radio tuner / video input adapter - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, TV tuner - Hi-Speed USB - External, S-video input, Composite video input, Stereo - max sample rate: 44.1 KHz

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 1 review

Manufacturer description: Loaded with the features, ATI Radeon HD 4600 series graphics cards deliver a level of gaming performance previously only found in high-end graphics cards. Redefine the way you play HD ... Read more

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4650, 2560 x 1600, 1 GB, PC

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  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: Nvidia's new GeForce 9600 GT graphics chip gives the Asus EN9600 GT some of the best bang-for-the-buck we've seen in a midrange 3D card. If your goal is reliable frame rates in the latest PC games, you should pick this card up as soon as you can. Read review

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB, PC, 2

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: The EVGA 8400 GS delivers the features of the GeForce 8 series architecture at an incredible value. With the worlds first video processor able to offload 100% of Blu-ray and ... Read more

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS, 2048 x 1536, 512 MB, PC, 2

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Manufacturer description: The XFX GeForce 8400 GS offers the features of the GeForce 8 series architecture at an incredible value. Being Windows Vista ready, the GeForce 8400 GS run Vista features quickly ... Read more

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS, 512 MB, PC, 2

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews

Manufacturer description: WinTV-HVR-950 brings analog cable TV and over-the-air ATSC digital TV to your PC or laptop! Watch and record TV in a window or full screen using high quality MPEG-2. Use ... Read more

Specs: Hauppauge WinTV HVR-950 - ATSC HDTV receiver / analog TV tuner - Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB, Hi-Speed USB - External

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.3 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: We don't recommend paying even $125 for this new budget 3D card from ATI, but assuming you can find it for $100 or less, the Radeon X1650 Pro will meet your Windows Vista and basic gaming needs without overheating your PC or your wallet. Read review

Specs: ATI Radeon X1650 Pro, 512 MB, PC, 2

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Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: DX10.1 OpenGL2.1 Shader Model 4.1

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4350, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB, PC

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Manufacturer description: If you are seeking stable 2D and advanced 3D graphics performance from your HP Compaq Business Desktop, the NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS (256 MB SH) PCIe x16 Graphics Card is ... Read more

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS, 2048 x 1536, 256 MB, PC

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Manufacturer description: If you are seeking stable 2D and advanced 3D graphics performance from your HP Compaq Business Desktop, the ATI Radeon HD 3470 PCIe x16 Graphics Card is the perfect solution, ... Read more

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 3470, 256 MB, PC

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 14 reviews

Manufacturer description: The RADEON 9550 delivers an exceptional visual experience for the value minded gamer and PC enthusiast. With 128 bit and DDR memory and impressive processor speed of its innovative .13micron ... Read more

Specs: ATI Radeon 9550, 256 MB, PC, 2

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Manufacturer description: PRODUCT FEATURES: DX10.1 OpenGL2.1 Shader Model 4.1

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4650, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB, PC

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: The BFG NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT graphics card allows you to experience the latest gaming effects without compromising performance. Boasting the 3D graphics features of today's most advanced GPUs ... Read more

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GT, 512 MB, PC

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Manufacturer description: The ATI Radeon HD 4300 series of GPUs enable you to experience the power of HD with graphics processing designed for entertainment and productivity. Watch Blu-ray and HDDVD videos in ... Read more

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4350, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB, PC, 2

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT, 2560 x 1600, 1 GB, PC, 2

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Manufacturer description: When it comes to beautiful performance, things can get a bit ugly. The XFX Radeon HD 4650 is a little energy saver that can play games at lower resolutions while ... Read more

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4650, 2560 x 1600, 1 GB, PC

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• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 44 reviews

Manufacturer description: HDTV is the technology of the future. It offers much higher resolution and clarity than analog TV and over twice the resolution of DVDs. The FCC has mandated that it ... Read more

Specs: ATI HDTV WONDER Remote Control Edition - TV tuner / video input adapter - PCI, PCI, TV tuner - S-video input - Plug-in card, Composite video input

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Manufacturer description: The ASUS EAH4670 series utilizes a specially designed fansink that effectively dissipates heat away from the graphics card. This fansink quickly transfers heat away from the GPU to lower temperatures ... Read more

Specs: ATI Radeon HD 4670, 2560 x 1600, 512 MB, PC