Am 12. Jan, 2005 schwätzte FoulDragon@aol.com so:

> nF3-400 probably means the nVidia nForce 3-400 chipset.
>
> As for AGP 8x, it's said it's not really a major benefit over AGP 4x in the
> real world (few apps call for the performance).
>
> There are now a lot of (reasonably inexpensive) cards out there with VGA and
> DVI outs, which can work together, and often with a TV out.  Video in's rarer,
> but a $39 TV card offers easier support for it anyway).

I've got one or two of those already :).

> Frankly, I'd think any inexpensve card with VGA and DVI connectors (a DVI to
> VGA's usually in the box), will do fine.  The Geforce 4 MX series, a FX 5200
> or 5600, or an ATi 9200 or 9250 or 9600, will probably offer decent bang.
> Cheap, often available with the extra head abilities

Are the drivers Free Software?

> Pick on price, compatiblity record.  I'd reccomend a non fan model.  (the fan
> goes noisy and wears)

Yeah, I'd prefer something that doesn't need a fan.

I'll worry about stuff like that when I setup my Myth box :).

> AFAICT, the only cards not compatible with an AGP 8x board would be extremely
> early 1x and possibly 2x cards; the voltage dropped for 4x and again for 8x
> (I think 8x slots will offer the 4x voltage)

Hmm, my old AGP cards don't even physically fit in the slot.

ciao,

der.hans
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