On Wed, 12 Jan 2005 18:19:54 EST,
FoulDragon@aol.com <
FoulDragon@aol.com> wrote:
>
> 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).
>
> 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
>
> Pick on price, compatiblity record. I'd reccomend a non fan model. (the
> fan goes noisy and wears)
>
> 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)
I would suggest a cheap used Matrox G400 gual head AGP card. It just works.
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