What are is the best video card for under $500

[SeanDrury]

it will be used for gaming and video editing.

 

[2fast4thetown_down]

Nidia-gtx 670
Radeon-7970

 

[nafoni]

Definitely the GTX 670.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-graphics-card-review,3107-6.html

 

[Alucard679]

Dido on the GTX 670. My personal choice on which one to get -

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130787

95% the power of a 680 for $100 less?? You got yourself a winner.