Graphics cards are specialized circuit boards inside a computer that are designed for doing the types of math necessary to quickly display images and video on a screen. They're most often associated ...

Although Ubuntu and other modern Linux distributions handle most computer hardware with aplomb, some video cards -- especially new, state-of-the-art models -- are problematic. Ubuntu will generally ...

Basemark has introduced a new graphics performance benchmark for various operating systems and platform categories, allowing users to compare the performance of next generation mobile, automotive, and ...

I've been working on upgrading my test rig for a while, but it got to the point that I was waiting on hardware for far too long... so I shifted over to new partners and it sped up considerably. I'm ...

When it comes time to build your next PC, the first thing you do is run out to the reviews. What graphics card is best for gaming? What CPU do I need for video editing? Is Nvidia or AMD better? Our ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...