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MSI NX8600GTS-T2D256E-HD-OC Graphics Card Review

[ 06/28/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

Nvidia GeForce 8600 GTS didn’t become an equal rival to ATI Radeon X1950 Pro, but we all knew that overclocked modifications of this graphics adapter are destined to come one day. Today we are going to introduce to you one of these cards and will find out how much faster it is than the original solution. We will also touch upon the overclocking potential of Nvidia G84 based graphics accelerators in general.

Absolute Leader: XFX GeForce 8800 Ultra Extreme Graphics Card Review

[ 06/19/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

Although the new ATI R600 graphics processor failed to take the leadership away from Nvidia, the latter still decided to strengthen their positions in the high-performance segment even more having introduced GeForce 8800 Ultra. How fast is this solution and what are its advantages over the GeForce 8800 GTX? Our today’s review should answer all these questions for you.

Almost a Champion: ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT Gaming Performance Review

[ 05/24/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

Today we are taking a look at performance of one of the most anticipated graphics cards in the recent years – ATI Radeon HD 2900 XT – in the most recent first person shooter games. Will the novelty beat its two main competitors – Nvidia’s GeForce 8800 GTS and GeForce 8800 GTS?

PowerColor X1950 Pro SCS3 Graphics Card: The Big and The Silent

[ 05/23/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

Although performance is the major determinative factor for any graphics card, there are some other parameters that are also of great importance: level of generated noise, power consumption, driver quality, etc. Today we are going to discuss a solution that tries to optimally combine all these features in one to ensure maximum satisfaction. Read more in our review!

Foxconn GeForce 8800 GTX Graphics Card Review

[ 05/20/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

A lot of companies do their best to win their spot under the sun in the graphics card market. Although it a pretty hard task to accomplish these days, Foxconn Company decided to give this new business a try. Today we are going to take a closer look at the new graphics solution from this manufacturer and find out how the performance of the flagship Nvidia product has changed with the release of the new driver version.

Highly Defined: ATI Radeon HD 2000 Architecture Review

[ 05/15/07 | by Anton Shilov]

The sixth-generation ATI Radeon series has mirrored the release of the third-generation Nvidia GeForce – having been scheduled for a Q4 2006 release, the highly anticipated R600 is coming out in Q2 2007, half a year after its main opponent. Will the R600 be a new R300 or follow the fate of the NV30? Let’s check it out right now!

The Fantastic Six: Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB Graphics Cards Roundup

[ 05/09/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB graphics accelerator is a very popular solution these days as it combined all features of the new-generation video card with relatively low price. Today we are going to take a look at six solutions based on this GPU from different Nvidia partners including Asus, EVGA, Foxconn, Gainward, Gigabyte and XFX, and will try to find out all highs and low of each solution.

GeForce 8 Streams to the Mainstream: Asus GeForce 8600 GTS Review

[ 04/18/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

Today we are taking a look at the G86, the GeForce 8600 GTS, which can boast DirectX 10 support, high image quality, modern micro-architecture and low power consumption. But how fast is it in contemporary games? Let’s find out together by taking a look at one of the first mainstream-class DX10 graphics cards on the market – Asustek EN8600 GTS.

The Invincibles: GeForce 8800 GTX Roundup

[ 04/17/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX retain the position of the world’s highest performing graphics adapter. Today we are going to talk about four models of this solution from Asustek Computer, Foxconn, OCZ Technology and XFX and find out what their appealing features are for the hardcore users. Read our new VGA roundup now!

Fast and Faster: MSI GeForce 8800 GTS 640MB vs. GeForce 8800 GTS 320MB

[ 04/12/07 | by Alexey Stepin]

No doubt that it will be close to 6 months soon that Nvidia GeForce 8800 GTX 768MB graphics adapter retains the title of the world’s fastest solution. However its price of $599 will hardly let it become really popular. But these days the GeForce 8 family has already welcomed its new members - the 8800 GTS 640MB and 8800 GTS 320MB, which are significantly less expensive: $449 and $299 respectively. Let’s find out how they compare with the today’s leader and if it makes sense to go for a solution with 640MB of onboard memory these days.