c compiler

what is the best one
because i hear gcc is shit and i wanna try a new one
specifically, i'm writing a graphics oriented program. if that matters.

gcc generates de best code, more optimized for your needs ( -O3 for performance, -Os for size, etc. http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc/Optimize-Options.html)

However, it is bloated and its code is ugly.

For something more minimalist, well written and sleek, try tcc