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Top 5 Power Graphics Boards

These are the top power graphics boards today, but ratings and rankings can change quickly due to pricing and technology changes, so check back frequently for the latest info.

Danny Allen

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PCW Rating: 88.4PCW Rating: 88.4PCW Rating: 88.4

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

 BEST BUY!

1. ASUS EAH2900XT

Bottom Line: The EAH2900XT balances performance and price, includes HDMI output, and has an excellent software pack.

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PCW Rating: 86.9PCW Rating: 86.9PCW Rating: 86.9

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

2. Gigabyte Radeon HD2900XT (GA-RX29T512VH-B)

Bottom Line: This well-priced card has HDMI output, 5.1 channel sound and a coupon for a copy of Valve's Half-Life: Black Box Collection.

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PCW Rating: 85.6PCW Rating: 85.6PCW Rating: 85.6

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

3. XFX GeForce 8800Ultra XXX

Bottom Line: A high price tag hurt the ranking of this superior performing board, which ships with the game Tom Clany's Ghost Recon.

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PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

4. XFX GeForce 8800GTS 640MB XXX

Bottom Line: Gamers who enjoy playing at high-resolutions will like the extra memory provided by this 640MB version of XFX's 8800GTS card.

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PCW Rating: 84.6PCW Rating: 84.6PCW Rating: 84.6

Last Rated: September 12, 2007

5. XFX GeForce 8800GTS 320MB XXX

Bottom Line: This 320MB version of XFX's 8800GTS line does well against the pricier 640MB model, and includes the DX10 game: Lost Planet.

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