Detailed video card specifications and reviews are great - that is, if you have the time to do the research. But at the end of the day, what a gamer needs is the best video card within a certain budget.

So if you don't have the time to research the benchmarks, or if you don't feel confident enough in your ability to make the right decision, fear not. We at Tom's Hardware Guide have come to your aid with a simple list of the best gaming cards offered for the money.

This list is for gamers who want to get the most for their money. If you don't play games, the cards in this list are more expensive than you need;

Prices and availability changes on a daily basis. We can't offer up-to-the-minute accurate pricing info., but we can list some good cards that you probably won't regret buying at the price ranges we suggest;
The list is based on some of the best U.S. prices from online retailers. In other countries or retail, your mileage will most certainly vary;

These are new card prices. No used or open box cards are in the list; they might be a good deal, but it's out of the scope of what we're trying to do.