Most of today's graphics cards come with 3D support. While it used to be a high-priced luxury because of the additional memory required for 3D processing, low memory prices have allowed card vendors to offer 3D at no additional cost. To see the benefits of a 3D card, however, you must use applications or games designed to take advantage of 3D technology. Since there is more than one 3D API, not all 3D software will work with every 3D graphics card, although Microsoft's Direct3D is quickly becoming the standard. You'll find lots of games and entertainment titles that take advantage of 3D technology, but fewer productivity applications.
Many cards come bundled with some of the programs that the card supports.
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