The video card translates 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 video card if the choice is complicated by a huge number of options? We have compiled for readers rating of video cards 2016, focusing on the feedback from users of Yandex.Market. The top 10 graphics accelerators include models suitable for both demanding modern games and office tasks.
10.Inno3D GeForce GTX 980
Average price - 43,700 rubles.
Quiet and top-end card that supports 4 monitors and simultaneous use of two video cards (SLI / CrossFire mode). The game "The Witcher 3" runs on ultra-settings.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 7200 MHz, respectively.
- The GPU runs at 1266 MHz.
Disadvantages - high price and large size (takes 3 slots).
9. ASUS GeForce GTX 750
Average price - 8-980 rubles.
Supports work with 2 monitors. The newest games run on medium settings, such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - on maximum. Works 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.
Supports 4 monitors and SLI / CrossFire mode. Minimum noise, maximum performance. Battlefield 4 has 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 graphics processor 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, SLI / CrossFire mode. The video card "pulls" new games at high settings.
- The volume and frequency of video memory GDDR5 - 2048 MB and 6000 MHz, respectively.
- The GPU runs at 1060 MHz.
Excellent value for money.
6.Palit GeForce GTX 980 1203Mhz
The average price is 39.519 rubles.
This model differs from its “colleague” at number 8 by higher frequencies of the graphics chip and video memory (1203 MHz and 7200 MHz, respectively). Like the other best graphics cards for gaming in 2016, it comes with a high price tag.
5.MSI GeForce GTX 970
Average price - 27? 846 rubles.
Quiet and "cold" video card that works with 4 monitors and supports SLI / CrossFire mode. "The Witcher 3" runs on ultra settings without "brakes".
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory - 4096 MB and 7010 MHz, respectively.
- The frequency of the graphics processor is 1140 MHz.
- Bonus: mouse pad based on FarCry4 included.
The disadvantage is dear.
4. ASUS GeForce GTX 970
Average price - 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 - 4096 MB and 7010 MHz, respectively.
- The GPU runs at 1088 MHz.
The disadvantage is that you have 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 video card mastered the maximum settings in GTA5 without problems.
- The volume and frequency of GDDR5 video memory are 4096 MB and 5700 MHz, respectively.
- The GPU runs at 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 kept at 60-90.
- The volume and frequency of video memory GDDR5 - 2048 MB and 7000 MHz, respectively.
- The GPU runs at 1203 MHz.
- Bonus - a DVI-I to D-Sub adapter included.
1.MSI GeForce GTX 950
Average price - 12? 500 rubles.
Works with 4 monitors, supports SLI / CrossFire mode. Modern games run at maximum settings without overclocking. For example, in World of Tanks at high settings from 70 to 100 fps. Stays cool thanks 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 graphics processor is 1127 MHz.
- Bonus: a DVI-VGA adapter included.