Video Cards

busterb · 02-07-2007, 07:08 AM

Am I reading the specs right on these video cards? Looks like most of cards in the $100 to $150 range use system memory. One in below bunch, states onboard memory.

Any suggestions on these cards?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814140074
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102041
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=326835
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=321350
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=321352

Thanks bb

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Beestie · 02-07-2007, 08:00 AM

I think you want a card that has its own memory but I'm sure mbpark will be along to remove all doubt.

Bullitt · 02-07-2007, 09:50 AM

The big question is what do you plan to do on your computer that is graphics intensive?

busterb · 02-07-2007, 10:42 AM

I based that line of thought on trying to read spec on card that had 256 MB of ram and you needed 256 MB min system memory. What do I know? I'm not a gamer, so nothing real intensive. Maybe a little video editing someday.

BigV · 02-07-2007, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busterb

I based that line of thought on trying to read spec on card that had 256 MB of ram and you needed 256 MB min system memory. What do I know? I'm not a gamer, so nothing real intensive. Maybe a little video editing someday.

..." a little video editing."

There's no such thing. Actually, without plenty of RAM (system ram) and cpu cycles and disk space, there will be precious little video editing. That's one computer task that is resource intensive. If some is good, then more is better. The graphics card is used in video editing, for sure, but it's not the main "choke point" if you will.

Bullitt · 02-07-2007, 12:07 PM

What he said. Focus on how much ram you have, and your system bus speed. Don't go breaking the bank on a huge video card. I had a Radeon 9800 pro on my old computer and it worked just fine for video editing.

busterb · 02-07-2007, 02:21 PM

I'll have 2 GBs of DDR2-800 The maybe video editing is likely none.

Bullitt · 02-07-2007, 02:48 PM

Then I'd say you should be able to get something for ~$60-70. There's no need to buy something for $100+ if you aren't going to use all of its capability.
Do a search on newegg for their top rated video cards, then sort by price and see what you like. Most anything these days should more than suffice for your needs. Having a dedicated video card will also help smooth out things like running multiple applications and watching a video off of your hard drive or dvd drive.

mbpark · 02-07-2007, 09:10 PM

Hello,

A good compromise would be something in the GeForce 7600 series from Newegg, which will run you around $100.

You'll have quite enough power for gaming or video editing, and even running Aero Glass if you want to run Vista.

NVidia traditionally has the more stable drivers. This is something you really want.

Thanks,

Mitch

busterb · 02-07-2007, 10:00 PM

Mitch. How about one of these?
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=326036
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=321990 bb

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mbpark · 02-08-2007, 07:46 AM

The latter one is quite good. I like it.

busterb · 02-08-2007, 10:52 AM

Mitch. 1st has life time warranty and a little cheaper after rebate.
tnxs bb

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02-07-2007, 07:08 AM	#1
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Video Cards Am I reading the specs right on these video cards? Looks like most of cards in the $100 to $150 range use system memory. One in below bunch, states onboard memory. Any suggestions on these cards? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814140074 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102041 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=326835 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=321350 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=321352 Thanks bb 34 __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

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Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I think you want a card that has its own memory but I'm sure mbpark will be along to remove all doubt. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

02-07-2007, 09:50 AM	#3
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	The big question is what do you plan to do on your computer that is graphics intensive? __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

02-07-2007, 10:42 AM	#4
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I based that line of thought on trying to read spec on card that had 256 MB of ram and you needed 256 MB min system memory. What do I know? I'm not a gamer, so nothing real intensive. Maybe a little video editing someday. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

02-07-2007, 12:07 PM	#6
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	What he said. Focus on how much ram you have, and your system bus speed. Don't go breaking the bank on a huge video card. I had a Radeon 9800 pro on my old computer and it worked just fine for video editing. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass.

02-07-2007, 02:21 PM	#7
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	I'll have 2 GBs of DDR2-800 The maybe video editing is likely none. __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

02-07-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
Bullitt This is a fully functional babe lair Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Akron, OH Posts: 2,324	Then I'd say you should be able to get something for ~$60-70. There's no need to buy something for $100+ if you aren't going to use all of its capability. Do a search on newegg for their top rated video cards, then sort by price and see what you like. Most anything these days should more than suffice for your needs. Having a dedicated video card will also help smooth out things like running multiple applications and watching a video off of your hard drive or dvd drive. __________________ Kiss my white Irish ass. Last edited by Bullitt; 02-07-2007 at 02:58 PM.

02-07-2007, 09:10 PM	#9
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	A good compromise Hello, A good compromise would be something in the GeForce 7600 series from Newegg, which will run you around $100. You'll have quite enough power for gaming or video editing, and even running Aero Glass if you want to run Vista. NVidia traditionally has the more stable drivers. This is something you really want. Thanks, Mitch

02-07-2007, 10:00 PM	#10
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Mitch. How about one of these? http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=326036 http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=321990 bb 34 __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

02-08-2007, 07:46 AM	#11
mbpark Lecturer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Carmel, Indiana Posts: 761	the latter one... The latter one is quite good. I like it.

02-08-2007, 10:52 AM	#12
busterb NSABFD Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MS. usa Posts: 3,908	Mitch. 1st has life time warranty and a little cheaper after rebate. tnxs bb 35 __________________ I've haven't left very deep footprints in the sands of time. But, boy I've left a bunch.

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