Weekly CPU & Video Card Price Guide: 3rd Edition

We have greatly expanded our video cards section, now it holds most of the current video cards from leading manufacturers.

The 3dfx Voodoo5 line has plummeted more then $50, and now buying a Voodoo5 card actually is a good solution. The price is still a little bit above the faster NVIDIA GeForce2 GTS 32MB, but finally the Voodoo5 is able to compete to some extent. This price cut is critical for system integrators and OEM vendors.

We are anxiously waiting for the ATI RADEON VE, which promises to integrate RADEON DDR 3D performance with unmatched 2D multimonitor support. Unfortunately it seems like it won't be available until February of next year, which could end up hurting ATI.

NVIDIA is on top of their game, as always. Their current line of GeForce2 cards is holding all the performance positions. The GeForce2 MX is our pick for a low-end 3D card, while the GeForce 2 GTS 32MB and the GeForce2 GTS 64MB are our high-end 3D picks. If you must have the fastest 3D in the industry, the GeForce2 PRO and ULTRA are your tickets to the fast lane.

Make sure you check out our latest Voodoo4/5, Radeon, GeForce2 and G400/450 reviews for more information.