I have had a while to look around and test some of the top of the line graphics cards out there and I have come up with this.
1. 8800GTS 512- beats the GTX and is close to the Ultra, which is still running $600.
2. HD 3870- just short of the 8800GT, but what do you expect for something $50 cheaper.
3. 8800GT- slightly slower that the GTX for $200 cheaper.
4. 9600GT-Very close to the 8800GT.
5. HD 3850- good card for a cheap price.
6. HD 3870X2- beats the ultra in most tests for $100 cheaper.
7. 8600GT- very good card for about $110.
8. 8800GTX- It has got a lot cheaper, but it is still about $400.
9. 8600GTS- little faster that the 8600GT, but $40 more
10. 9800GX2- fastest card out, but it is about $600! Who would want to pay that much.
So, 8800GTS 512 is a great card for the money and I use it every day to play games on a 50' flat screen. Works like a beast!
