Pros

• Great price point
• Good performance

Cons

• No PureVideo HD support for XP at this time

Verdict
If you are looking in the low $200 range for your next graphics card the PNY Verto 8600 GTS is an option worth serious consideration. This graphics card is very fast and would make for an excellent Vista based media center computer on a low end CPU. If gaming is your bag, the PNY Verto 8600 GTS works well on common sized LCD displays. Overall, the PNY Verto 8600 GTS is a great choice for gamers on a lower budget looking to the DirectX 10 future.