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09/23/2007 08:56:19 PM · #1

Can someone recommend a reasonably priced video card that supports DVI output? I don't know a thing about video cards. My monitor is the dell 2007wfp, and has a resolution of 1650x1080. The monitor swivels to allow portrait orientation, however, it is important that I get a video card that will rotate the content on the screen, as my current integrated video does not support that....

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

09/23/2007 10:19:08 PM · #2

This flew off the front page pretty fast....

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

09/23/2007 11:46:05 PM · #3

It will help to know the specs of your mother board to know what is compatible.

09/24/2007 01:31:41 AM · #4

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

It will help to know the specs of your mother board to know what is compatible.

Yes, how old is the mobo? AGP or PCIe? what OS do you have and what's your budget?

Message edited by author 2007-09-24 01:32:32.

09/24/2007 01:15:08 PM · #5

I have a HP a1250n with PCI Express support. I was thinking about this card. It seems like it meets my needs, but can something better be purchased for the money or is it worth it to spend a little more on something else?

Ideally I wouldn't like to spend more than 50 or so dollars, but if there are features that are worth the money, I guess I wouldn't mind splurging. For what it's worth, I don't use the computer for gaming.

09/24/2007 02:16:54 PM · #6

Also, I'd like to know if I'd need a new power supply if I get a new video card....

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

09/24/2007 03:04:16 PM · #7

Originally posted by hsteg:

Also, I'd like to know if I'd need a new power supply if I get a new video card....

For a card in the ~$50 range, you probably won't need a new power supply. That would be needed if you were to go with a higher end gaming card with a lot of power behind it. And with an HP computer, I hear aftermarket supplies could fry your board. If you have Windows Vista, or are planning on getting it soon, I would recommend getting a card that supports DirectX 10. That ATi you have linked only does DirectX 9. I'd recommend something like this. I'm an NVidia fan, but I'm sure there's an ATi equivalent. In that price range there will be little, if any, performance difference between the two.

Message edited by author 2007-09-24 15:05:24.

aliqui

Nikon D300s

09/24/2007 03:04:59 PM · #8

Originally posted by hsteg:

Also, I'd like to know if I'd need a new power supply if I get a new video card....

If you're looking for a $50 video card, upgrading your power supply probably won't be necessary. Most people who need upgrade their power supplies with a video card are buying gaming video cards that are in the $200-300 range. I don't immediately see what your power supply's wattage is, but it's not that old. You should be fine.

aliqui

Nikon D300s

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

09/24/2007 03:06:28 PM · #9

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

Originally posted by hsteg:
Also, I'd like to know if I'd need a new power supply if I get a new video card....

For a card in the ~$50 range, you probably won't need a new power supply. That would be needed if you were to go with a higher end gaming card with a lot of power behind it. And with an HP computer, I hear aftermarket supplies could fry your board. If you have Windows Vista, or are planning on getting it soon, I would recommend getting a card that supports DirectX 10. That ATi you have linked only does DirectX 9. I'd recommend something like this. I'm an NVidia fan, but I'm sure there's an ATi equivalent. In that price range there will be little, if any, performance difference between the two.

Great minds, heh.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/24/2007 06:51:18 PM · #10

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

I really don't plan on getting Vista any time soon... So assuming I'm not getting Vista, would you still recommend the Biostar card you linked over the one I had initially linked?

ben4345

Nikon D700

09/24/2007 07:09:15 PM · #11

Do you do any gaming? If not the video card should be fine... As for a new PSU, try out your current one first. Unless it gives you any problems you needn't worry.
Just remember! Disable you integrated video adapter in your BIOS, and clean out all your previous drivers. ;)

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/24/2007 07:24:05 PM · #12

Originally posted by ben4345:

No gaming on this machine, have an xbox 360 for that.

ben4345

Nikon D700

09/24/2007 08:20:14 PM · #13

here you go! ASUS EAX1050

awpollard

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

09/24/2007 08:24:04 PM · #14

Originally posted by hsteg:

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

Originally posted by hsteg:
Also, I'd like to know if I'd need a new power supply if I get a new video card....

For a card in the ~$50 range, you probably won't need a new power supply. That would be needed if you were to go with a higher end gaming card with a lot of power behind it. And with an HP computer, I hear aftermarket supplies could fry your board. If you have Windows Vista, or are planning on getting it soon, I would recommend getting a card that supports DirectX 10. That ATi you have linked only does DirectX 9. I'd recommend something like this. I'm an NVidia fan, but I'm sure there's an ATi equivalent. In that price range there will be little, if any, performance difference between the two.

I really don't plan on getting Vista any time soon... So assuming I'm not getting Vista, would you still recommend the Biostar card you linked over the one I had initially linked?

If ATI has learned how to write a driver yet then the one you linked is probably an ok card, If I had to go with either of the two I would go the nVidia route.

If you are not going to Vista soon (DirectX 10) then I might go for a higher end GeForce 7000 series (7800 with all the HDTV fixings whether you think you need it or not yet) than a crippled 8000 (the one linked) series just to run Dx10.

either of these two, if your case runs hot you might want to think about another chassis fan to keep the inside cool.

Woot! Halo 3 tonight, lines have started already here in California at GameStop.

Message edited by author 2007-09-24 20:26:12.

ben4345

Nikon D700

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

09/24/2007 08:46:04 PM · #15

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If ATI has learned how to write a driver yet then the one you linked is probably an ok card, If I had to go with either of the two I would go the nVidia route.

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ATI? you mean AMD. ;)
They still haven't started using AMD as their name.

09/24/2007 09:30:39 PM · #16

Originally posted by ben4345:

here you go! ASUS EAX1050

The specs on the card I initially linked seem to be better, assuming more is better. More specificially, the memory clock is doubled, will that make a big difference? (800MHz vs 400MHz)

09/24/2007 09:49:57 PM · #17

I would recommend an NVidia card over the ATi ones for the same reason awpollard said. ATi drivers are a pain to deal with. If you don't ever plan on going Vista then I would suggest the NVidia 7600GT or higher cards. They were the cream of the crop before the 8 series started coming out with DirectX 10 and should do just fine for you.

I've already got my copy of Halo 3 reserved and waiting for me tomorrow. :) Can't wait to finish that series out.

09/24/2007 09:52:04 PM · #18

Originally posted by SamDoe1:

Will one of those NVidia cards you mentioned require me to get a new PSU?

Also, is the difference between these two cards just the Dual DVI feature? I don't really need two dvi ouputs.

Message edited by author 2007-09-24 22:01:37.

09/24/2007 10:15:48 PM · #19

Originally posted by hsteg:

Will one of those NVidia cards you mentioned require me to get a new PSU?

Also, is the difference between these two cards just the Dual DVI feature? I don't really need two dvi ouputs.

Probably not, they weren't all that demanding on power. A good way to tell if a card will take a lot of juice is whether or not it has a seperate power line that runs to it aside from the mobo connection.

As far as dual DVI goes, I'd foot the extra $10 for it. It would be great to have if you ever got another monitor. But yeah, other than the dual DVI the cards are the same.