BFG Tech GeForce 8600 GTS 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Support Graphics Card BFGE86256GTSOCFE

Pros: Replaced a 7300 LE with this model and wow, the improvement is astonishing. Rates 5.6 on vista's aero assessment for gaming graphics. Plays WoW on max settings at 1680x1050 at about 25-35 fps even in the most graphics intensive situations, 50+ in most other areas.

Cons: Wasn't a 9-series. (Don't have PCI-E x16 2.0 -yet-)

Overall Review: Huge value for the money, definitely recommend to anyone looking to upgrade to a general 8-series card from nvidia.

Pros: This is a good card for an average user. I read a lot of good reviews about this card so i said hey i'll buy it, after play counter strike source on it i was very dissapointed, under heavy fire my fps was 20 - 30 but walking around its about 50 - 100. i upgraded from the 8500gt, i will soon be getting the evga 8800gt superclocked edition, from what i've seen it gets a constant 200+ in counter strike source! overall its an ok card, in vista ultimate x64 it gets a aero 5.9 rating and gaming 5.7. for the people who have amd processor, if you turn the cool an quiet feature off, it will give you a big boost in performance and fps!! and i didnt see a temperature difference!

Cons: it gets kinda hot but no problem have extra fan blowin air out

Overall Review: it would have been a lot better if it was 256 bit