<div dir="ltr"><div>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:<br>
<br><a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127684">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127684</a><br><br></div>What specifically are you planning on doing with it?<br></div>
<div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 6:53 PM, David L. Willson <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:DLWillson@thegeek.nu" target="_blank">DLWillson@thegeek.nu</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Times New Roman">Why are you recommending that card? Did you read the criteria?<div class="im">
<span><br><span name="x"></span>--<br>David L. Willson<br>Trainer, Engineer, Enthusiast<br>RHCE Network+ A+ Linux+ LPIC-1 Ubuntu<br>Mobile 720-333-LANS(5267)<br><br>This is a good time for a r3VOLution.<span name="x"></span><br>
</span><br></div><hr><div><div class="h5"><blockquote style="padding-left:5px;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;margin-left:5px;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal;border-left:2px solid rgb(16,16,255)">
<a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127577" target="_blank">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127577</a><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Tue, Dec 25, 2012 at 2:56 PM, David L. Willson <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:DLWillson@thegeek.nu" target="_blank">DLWillson@thegeek.nu</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">Start here: <a href="http://www.free3d.org/" target="_blank">http://www.free3d.org/</a><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
--<br>
David L. Willson<br>
Trainer, Engineer, Enthusiast<br>
RHCE Network+ A+ Linux+ LPIC-1 Ubuntu<br>
Mobile 720-333-LANS(5267)<br>
<br>
This is a good time for a r3VOLution.<br>
<div><div><br>
----- Original Message -----<br>
> Looks like I need a PCIE x16 video card. Any suggestions?<br>
><br>
> - works with Linux (Free drivers preferred)<br>
> - under $100<br>
> - 3D acceleration<br>
> - Connects to a VGA monitor<br>
><br>
> It's been a long time since I looked at graphics cards, are there<br>
> other important considerations?<br>
><br>
> Thanks!<br>
> Dave<br>
> _______________________________________________<br>
> clue mailing list: <a href="mailto:clue@cluedenver.org" target="_blank">clue@cluedenver.org</a><br>
> For information, account preferences, or to unsubscribe see:<br>
> <a href="http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue" target="_blank">http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue</a><br>
><br>
_______________________________________________<br>
clue mailing list: <a href="mailto:clue@cluedenver.org" target="_blank">clue@cluedenver.org</a><br>
For information, account preferences, or to unsubscribe see:<br>
<a href="http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue" target="_blank">http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue</a><br>
</div></div></blockquote></div><br>
<br>_______________________________________________<br>clue mailing list: <a href="mailto:clue@cluedenver.org" target="_blank">clue@cluedenver.org</a><br>For information, account preferences, or to unsubscribe see:<br><a href="http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue" target="_blank">http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue</a></blockquote>
<br></div></div></div></div><br>_______________________________________________<br>
clue mailing list: <a href="mailto:clue@cluedenver.org">clue@cluedenver.org</a><br>
For information, account preferences, or to unsubscribe see:<br>
<a href="http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue" target="_blank">http://cluedenver.org/mailman/listinfo/clue</a><br></blockquote></div><br></div>