GeForce it is, but which model should you choose? The chaps over at THG tested both a mainstream and a high-end models to find the best 7 seven series graphics boards for your summer gaming sessions. Here's a taster:

The GeForce 7600GT can be had for as little as $150 and as much as $185, depending on the make and model. The XFX GeForce 7600GT we reviewed retails for about $175. This is clearly a midrange value card. Those looking to do some gaming on a limited budget can find excellent value in the GeForce 7600GT.

The GeForce models 7800GT and 7800GTX are being phased out, and replaced by the 7900 series cards. A 7800GT can be purchased for about $330 to $360. The 7800GTX models are about $380 to $500. If you seek a solid performer without the added cost, the 7800GT is the card for you--as long as you find a good deal. Before you break open you wallet for the 7800GT, the GeForce 7900GT might be an even better buy. The move to the 90 nm process and the redesigned core allow you to pick one up for as little as $270, leaving many 7800 cards overpriced-and the performance results show this.

If you desire serious caliber performance without astronomical price tags, then the PNY Verto GeForce 7900GTX will do you best. At $435 -$445 you can grab a special edition card with a free flash drive and tool kit. Moving to the realm of the elite, the GeForce 7950GX2 is just that: elitist. For about $550 you can purchase SLI on a stick. If you are so adventurous, you can purchase two and wait for the drivers to enable Quad SLI, but that will set you back by $1,100. The performance is there and the status you will gain from it with your hardware loving friends might be worth it, though.