GIGABYTE 5900XT Videocard Review

By Ian Bell May 22, 2004

Quote from the review at Motherboards.org:

“The one great thing about this card is the included bundle of games and DVD player. Tomb Raider AOD, Arx Fatalis, Rainbow Six 3 Raven Shield and Call of Duty make for a $150+ retail value, making the COO (Cost of Ownership) of this card very inexpensive when compared to other cards in this class. I love it when a manufacturer includes games that I actually would play (Arx Fatalis and Call of Duty) and that look great on the card in question. This is the first video card that I have awarded an Editor’s Choice award on Motherboards.org. The card was fast in every benchmark and application that I threw at it including the DirectX 9.0 benchmarks and games I’ve tried.”

Read the full review here

Editors' Recommendations

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The Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw has good photo print quality on glossy paper.

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If you need to scan documents for record-keeping and photo capture or want the convenience of a color copier, an all-in-one color laser printer is an essential tool for your small business or personal use. For a small added cost, you get expanded capabilities. That's why every model on this list is an all-in-one from the best printer brands.

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Three graphics cards on a gray background.

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Nvidia vs. AMD in 2024

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I review laptops for a living, and these are two under $1,000 I always recommend

Asus Zenbook 14 Q425 front view showing display and keyboard.

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