Graphics Card Suggestions
kaoz666:
I've now reached the point where my now 2 year old Radeon Graphics Card ain't cuttin' the mustard with all of the new stuff I have on my PC. (Namely Poser 7, a 3D rendering software I use for my graphic designs.) So my question is what kind of GFX Cards do you guys have, or would recommend? I'm looking specifically for something low-end, anywhere between I'll say $80-$130. It doesn't have to be MONGO, just functional. Something that's PCI Express that supports Pixel Shader 2.0. If anyone has info I'll be greatly appreciative.
Aaroneous:
I have had pretty good luck with nvidia and xfx cards, Especially any of nvidia cards under the 5 series and 7 series. I currently have xfx 7600 gs, I bought it a few years ago at the time it was about 100$. Now it's closer to 60$. It currently supports Pixel Shaders 3 and below. I would how ever recommended not getting anything higher then 7 series right now. Everything above that is basically top of the line hardware, That and some the cards currently have hardware problems. Of course with any video card you want to make sure your system supports it.
MaryH:
I'd recommend Nvidia. Don't know if that brand would support the specs you have, but I have an Nvidia GE Force 7300 GT.
Nice card, and it has its' own memory on the card. I've seen that it goes for about $80-100 retail.
Actually any Nvidia of the higher speeds would probably be good, if it's compatible with your computer.
kaoz666:
Well I'm running a Dell Optiplex GX150, which is about as low-bar a Dell as you can get these days. I actually have 2 cards in the PC, 1 is a NVIDIA GeForce4 MX4000, the other is a Radeon X1300 series. I wouldn't be able to tell you which is actually doing the work, but my display output is pretty damn good so I'm not complaining. I'll definite check out the makes you guys suggested when I hit up Best Buy tomorrow.
roerzman:
The nvidea geforce 9600 gt is rated as one of the fastest budget cards around. Retails for aprox $160 Aus.
You are saying you are running two cards. Have you considered running them as true dual card system, they need to be the exact same make and then physically bridged. you then can combine both gpus. thereby effectively doubling your graphics power.
Just need to keep an eye on the size of the pcs. psu. 450+ watts should be ok. for a couple of low end cards. I personally would recommend 600+ to keep the temp. down.
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