The video card transfers processor signals incomprehensible to the monitor and frees the processor from the need to process data to form a picture on the monitor. How to choose a good graphics card if the choice is complicated by a huge number of options? We made up for readers video card rating 2016, focusing on user reviews of Yandex.Market. The top 10 graphics accelerators include models suitable for both demanding modern games and office tasks.
10. Inno3D GeForce GTX 980
The average price is 43,700 rubles.
Quiet and top-end card supporting 4 monitors and simultaneous use of two video cards (SLI / CrossFire mode). The Witcher 3 game is on ultra-settings.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 7200 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1266 MHz.
Disadvantages - high price and large size (takes 3 slots).
9. ASUS GeForce GTX 750
The average price is 8? 980 rubles.
Supports work with 2 monitors. The latest games go at medium settings, such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - at maximum. It runs silently.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 1024 MB and 5010 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1059 MHz.
Disadvantages - SLI / CrossFire mode is not supported.
8. Palit GeForce GTX 980 1127Mhz
The average price is 39? 049 rubles.
It supports 4 monitors and SLI / CrossFire mode. Minimum noise, maximum performance. In Battlefield 4, from 120 to 200 frames per second (fps).
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 7000 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1127 MHz.
The disadvantage is the high price.
7. Sapphire Radeon R7 360
The average price is 8? 187 rubles.
Works with 3 monitors, there is a SLI / CrossFire mode. The video card pulls new games at high settings.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 2048 MB and 6000 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1060 MHz.
Excellent value for money.
6. Palit GeForce GTX 980 1203Mhz
The average price is 39? 519 rubles.
This model differs from the “colleague” at number 8 by the increased frequencies of the graphic chip and video memory (1203 MHz and 7200 MHz, respectively). Like the other best video cards for games in 2016, it has a high price.
5. MSI GeForce GTX 970
The average price is 27? 846 rubles.
Quiet and "cold" video card that works with 4 monitors and supports SLI / CrossFire mode. "The Witcher 3" goes on ultra-settings without "brakes".
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 7010 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1140 MHz.
- Bonus: mouse pad based on FarCry4 included.
The disadvantage is dear.
4. ASUS GeForce GTX 970
The average price is 26? 330 rubles.
Works with 4 monitors, there is a SLI / CrossFire mode. In Fallout 4, at ultra settings it produces 58 fps.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 7010 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1088 MHz.
The disadvantage is that you need to tinker with the cooling control manually.
3. MSI Radeon R7 370
The average price is 13? 990 rubles.
Works with 3 monitors, supports SLI / CrossFire mode. Thanks to smart cooling, the fans start spinning when the temperature rises to 60 degrees. The maximum settings in GTA5 the video card mastered without problems.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 5700 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1020 MHz.
The disadvantage is the large size.
2. GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 950
The average price is 13? 782 rubles.
Works with 4 monitors, supports SLI / CrossFire mode. In Battlefield 4, fps is held at 60-90.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 2048 MB and 7000 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1203 MHz.
- Bonus - adapter from DVI-I to D-Sub included.
1. MSI GeForce GTX 950
The average price is 12? 500 rubles.
Works with 4 monitors, supports SLI / CrossFire mode. Modern games go at maximum settings without overclocking. For example, in World of Tanks at high settings from 70 to 100 fps. It does not heat up due to the efficient air cooling of the TwinFrozr series.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 2048 MB and 6650 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the GPU is 1127 MHz.
- Bonus: DVI-VGA adapter included.