Ok , let 's begin with this , if you have to be at the top of the heap and have the best for you rig , this card be not for you . if you have a budget , common sense , and a big enough case , this card be a `` must have '' . I buy this card about a year ago and it still give back whatever I throw at it . there be enough growth potential that this card should be able to handle anything for the next couple year or so , with that be say , let 's review the card itself . this be a pretty big card , I would definitely recommend a full size case for this one , and a mother board that be of decent size also . the air flow be not a problem for I as my rig have plenty of fan for heat -lrb- sound like a b-29 -rrb- lol , however the fan do not bother I . Games , porn , movie , all be good with this card , it display blu-ray 1080 just fine without a hitch . Budget : my rule of thumb have be that a graphic card should be where to spend money . motherboard and CPU be where you should spend the most and graphic should be # 3 on the list . I try to stay in the $ 200.00 range , lower and you be buy yesterday card that may have a hard time keep up with today program , any higher and you be pay for bell and whistle you probably do not need . that justify a good card at a good price that should last for year to come . common sense : I recommend go to you local pc store and check the size of this card , be sure it will fit you rig and that it will not obstruct any slot you may want to use . if you have no problem , get it . I would also like to say that after do much homework on graphic card , they be all get bigger since so much importance be be put on they now . big case : this kind of carry over with common sense , if you be like I , I get a big case that be sturdy enough to stand the test of time . I could gut my case , put all new hardware in it and it would last another 10 year . it have great airflow , and that be the most important thing so as to keep component cool . ok , back to the card , from the info I have gather from other review and personal use , I think this card be awesome . I play Bloodstone , COD , Star Trek Legends , and other without any problem . it even make the older game that I play come alive . AMD 9850 Saphire 6870 4 gb ram MSI am2 + mb soundblaster audegy 2 900 w power supply Cooler Master case good luck !!