The ATI Radeon 32MB DDR is a good value, priced well below most cards in this group. The Radeon 32MB DDR comes in several configurations, which can be confusing if you don't know the nomenclature. The heart of each card is the ATI Radeon accelerator chip, with advanced features such as Four-Matrix Skinning for enhanced character motion.
Installation is easy, and the eight-page installation booklet is more than many competitors provide.
The Radeon 32MB DDR garnered mixed results on our tests. On 3D WinMark, the board remained at the top of the pack as resolution increased. But the GameGauge score under Windows 98 SE was disappointing, at next to last. Still, the Radeon 32MB DDR's top 3D WinMark scores, driver features, and ease of installation add up to a board that belongs on your short list. ZDNet and ZDNet logo are registered trademarks of ZD Inc. Content originally published in Ziff Davis Media publications is the copyrighted property of Ziff Davis Media.