7. Asus GeForce 8800 GT (PCI-e, 512MB, 1.8GHz Clock)
Editors' rating: 7.8
The good: Strong performance on many 3D game titles without an exorbitant price tag; single-slot design simplifies installation; includes Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts; PCI Express 2.0 support keeps this card viable for future upgrades.
The bad: Market scarcity has driven the price higher; not as fast on some games as less expensive cards from ATI.
The bottom line: Asus and Nvidia have teamed up for a compelling midrange 3D graphics card with this EN8800 GT. It doesn't completely dominate a less expensive card from ATI like we'd hoped, so players of certain games should stay away. But if you can find this card for a good price, we recommend it, especially if you intend to use two of them.
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Price range: $240-$300
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