How to Choose the Right Graphics Card

[Shakermaker]

Gizmodo published a very interesting article about buying a new graphics card. It isn't a list with cards you should or shouldn't get, but a guide to what information is important, where to find that info, and what information you should ignore. It is a very good piece and I bookmarked it for future use. You can find the article here.

 

[CyberPitz]

Easy. What's your budget? Get one that fits said budget. SUCCESS!

Well, that's probably flawed in a lot of ways, but that's how I work

 

[AtomicSpark]

I calculate the price/performance ratio. I usually just check Tom's Hardware and see what the best card for my budget. After I have a model in mind, I start comparing the manufactures. Which has a better price, reputation, and warranty, etc. If the card has a third-party cooler (which most do after they've been out for awhile), I find some reviews and see what the cooling performance/loudness is like. I'd like a card that doesn't sound like a wind tunnel.

Just remember, a computer system is an investment. You should research online and be prepared to change your mind multiple times.

 

[VirusType2]

Whichever one is crazy cheap on newegg, either something is wrong with it, or a better card will be replacing it within a week. Avoid.