There are many types of video card manufacturer to choose from when building or upgrading your computer including ATI, EVGA and BFG. Note, however, that BFG no longer distributes or supports video cards. Choosing the right card for your computer is important; knowing about these brands will help you choose the best one for you.
ATI
ATI, maker of the Radeon and FirePro video cards, relies on AMD technology to power their video cards. ATI's cards have a price range of $80 to $500 (as of January 2011) and cater to everyone from the casual computer user, who wants to watch online videos, to the high end user, who wants to play top of the line video games.
EVGA
EVGA is a distributor for the GeForce line of video cards, powered by Nvidia technology. Like ATI, EVGA offers a selection of prices for their cards, ranging from $120 to $500. Also, like ATI, EVGA video cards are suitable from everyone from the casual PC user to the hardcore gamer.
Comparison
The ATI and EVGA cards have similar features. Both offer the ability to hook up more than one card to your motherboard for extra power, both offer comparable cards at their price ranges, and all cards will be compatible with most motherboards. One important difference is that EVGA offers a lifetime warranty and will replace your card indefinitely, while ATI offers a one or two year warranty, depending on the card bought. Other than that, the type of card you purchase and use comes down to brand loyalty and preference.
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