EVGA e-GeForce 8800 GTS Superclocked (PCI-E, 640MB)

Intro: The eVGA E-GeForce 8800 GTS Superclocked is a 640 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is expensive at around $335.

Noteworthy Features: Has 640 MB RAM, which is more than some similarly priced display cards.Also, this graphics card is built around a nVidia GeForce 8800 GTS chipset.This is more advanced than the average graphics card on the market today, but is to be expected for a graphics card of this price.

Weaker Features: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: A mainstream 3D graphics card, suited for the casual gamer, and those who do not need the latest 3D card on the market.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: Overall, this graphics card's features are in line with its price.

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.

GPU Performance: This card is compatible with the new rendering features of DirectX 10, which is featured in the Windows Vista operating system.

Vista Capability: This is a modern video card capable of running all the new features in Windows Vista, including the upcoming DirectX 10.