[QCLUG] Video Cards

[Jim Hall]

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On Wed, Jul 16, 2008 at 8:57 PM, Arron Lorenz <arronlorenz@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm looking at upgrading my video card. I currently run an ATI X800 Pro
> PCI-E x16 under Ubuntu 8.04. I give this card at best a 6 out of 10 for
> quality and functionality under Ubuntu. I cannot at all use a composite
> window manager, and play 3d accel games at the same time which would be
> nice. I always have to disable the composite exstentions to get 3daccel to
> work for games.
>
> Does anyone have any advice for a sub $100 dollar card that I could buy?
>
> I have been looking at the the Nvidia 8600 GT.
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121231
>
> Any thoughts? Anyone looking to sell a used video card?
>
> Regards,
> Arron Lorenz
>
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>




As far as I know, that card should be fine. Do the specs match what you
need? To get it near your price point? Maybe. Lots of Google.

Used card that new? Not likely.


Jim

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