A surprise return to form for Nvidia, as this card matches ATI’s latest for both performance and value.

ATI’s 40nm GPU is an exciting development and takes over from the 4850 as the best mid-range card.

ATI does it again with its latest GPU, combining superb performance with a reasonable price

The ATI HD 4800s hit a sweet-spot of performance and price. If you're after high-end performance at a few hundred dollars less than the 4870, then this is your card

An excellent take on ATI’s new technology, complete with custom cooling and great performance

Both graphics card giants have unleashed powerful new additions to their ranks recently, and their battle for supremacy is hotter than ever. We put the new arrivals through their paces

A wonderful return to form, leaving the disappointment of the 8600 GT as just a distant memory.

A great media-centre card with some nice features – and at an affordable price

Hugely powerful for such a reasonable price, it’s far more appealing than a GTX or an Ultra

The 9600 GT redefines the mainstream graphics market, offering high-end power at a mid-range price. At this price we want one.

An affordable way to get excellent frame rates.

Good performance and value, plus plenty of media-centre practicality in this silent graphics card

It’s the best-value graphics card for those playing games at 1280 x 1024.

A real bargain. If you don’t need to capture video, its gaming performance makes it a great choice.

Silent, powerful and cheap: the ideal card for media centres.