[clue] PCIE x16 video card.

[Quentin Hartman]

I've had really good luck with Nvidia cards. The Free drivers work well if
you only need 2D, so that can be an option. The closed binary drivers work
very well though. They are easy to install and the performance is good.
Something like this would meet your criteria modulo Free drivers w/ 3D:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127684

What specifically are you planning on doing with it?


On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 6:53 PM, David L. Willson <DLWillson at thegeek.nu>wrote:

> Why are you recommending that card? Did you read the criteria?
>
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> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127577
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> On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 2:56 PM, David L. Willson <DLWillson at thegeek.nu>wrote:
>
>> Start here: http://www.free3d.org/
>>
>> It looks like you'll find lots of cards that meet your needs, but you
>> might have to put on an adapter to get DB15.
>>
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>> David L. Willson
>> Trainer, Engineer, Enthusiast
>> RHCE Network+ A+ Linux+ LPIC-1 Ubuntu
>> Mobile 720-333-LANS(5267)
>>
>> This is a good time for a r3VOLution.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> > Looks like I need a PCIE x16 video card.  Any suggestions?
>> >
>> > - works with Linux (Free drivers preferred)
>> > - under $100
>> > - 3D acceleration
>> > - Connects to a VGA monitor
>> >
>> > It's been a long time since I looked at graphics cards, are there
>> > other important considerations?
>> >
>> > Thanks!
>> > Dave
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