The 3850 simply redefines the midrange at this time. Unlike the previous X1950 boards, the 3850 is actually released well before the competing product from NVIDIA. This gives AMD a very significant lead when it comes to addressing this very important market, and they have gained a lot of traction by releasing it in good numbers before the end of last year.

Currently the 3850 series is well represented with product, and VisionTek has provided a very minimalist yet quality part for its price. Throw in the warranty and support that VisionTek provides, and it certainly is one of the more attractive offerings out there.