[Novalug] Video card questions
Igor Birman
igor_birman@yahoo.com
Thu Apr 10 08:33:51 EDT 2008
I like the ASUS M2N SE Plus (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131249) for AMD chips. It is low cost, supports Dual and Quad core chips, has on-board Nvidia 6100 graphics and works reliably. We have built many computers with these boards and have had great luck. It has a PCI Express slot if you want to add on a better graphics card, though the 6100 is plenty for SL.
You have to load proprietary drivers with Linux, but they work very well.
Igor
----- Original Message ----
From: Rich Goodwin <rich.goodwin@cox.net>
To: NOVALUG <novalug@calypso.tux.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 8, 2008 7:48:39 PM
Subject: [Novalug] Video card questions
In reviewing the SecondLife (SL) specifications (http://secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php), I came across the classic "or better" phrase. Gawd that drives me nutz!
Since SL is graphics intensive, I am interested in building a system that will adequately perform. Now, I have to get Acquisition Authority approval, so this will likely need to be done on a beer drinkers budget (I prefer bier but .... that may be a tad tough).
The minimum graphics requirements for Linux are :
* NVIDIA GeForce 2, GeForce 4 MX, or better
* OR ATI Radeon 8500, 9250, or better
while the recommended cards are:
NVIDIA Graphics cards
* 6000 Series:
* 6600, 6700, 6800
* 7000 Series:
* 7600, 7800, 7900
* 8000 Series:
* 8500, 8600, 8800
* GeForce Go Series:
* 7600, 7800, 7900
Yeah - you gotta luv the "or better" phrase!
So, I am looking at the following inexpensive MBs
* ECS RS482-M754 for ($70 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135058) with ATI Radeon X300-based 2D/3D
* ECS GF6100-M754 ($80 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135082) with NVIDIA GeForce 6100
* ECS 740GM-M ($67) which has an AMD 740G with 2D/3D graphic engine
* GIGABYTE GA-MA78GM-S2H ($89) which has integrated ATI Radeon HD3200-based graphics(DX10)
Is the AMD 740/780 in the or better category?? Or is it better to just buy a nominally priced MB and insert the better video card??
Rich
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