GTX 260, 260 Core 216, or 280

So your computer is ready for a video card upgrade (see "Your Power Supply Is Important") and you're not sure which video card to get. If you know you want a nVidia card, your probably considering three cards. The GeForce GTX 260, the GeForce GTX 260 Core 216, or the GeForce 280. To make it easier to understand, I'll rank the cards. The regular 260 is the weakest of the three, followed by the 260 Core 216, and the best of the three is the 280. That being said, an overclocked 260 Core 216 will outperform a 280. But, a overclocked 280 will remain at the top of the list. Now, the dividing factor for most people is cost. A 280 is over $400, while a OC'd 260 Core 216 is only $250. So my recommendation is an overclocked 260 Core 216 because of the price/performance ratio.