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Thread: Video Card Recommendations ???

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    Re: Video Card Recommendations ???

    Quote Originally Posted by plinydogg View Post
    I've always heard that getting Nvidia drivers to work is MUCH harder than getting ATI drivers to work (I have an ATI card and have never had any problems), but that's just what I've heard.
    Been using NVIDIA for several years now and never had a bit of trouble myself, I can say from experience that you've been misinformed.

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    Re: Video Card Recommendations ???

    I know everyone is recommending NVIDIA, but I was curious of ppl's thoughts on this card's specs for it's price?

    Palit AE/38700+HD52 Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail
    * Chipset Manufacturer: ATI
    * Core clock: 777MHz
    * Stream Processors: 320 Stream Processing Units
    * Memory Clock: 1900MHz
    * DirectX: DirectX 10.1
    * OpenGL: OpenGL 2.0
    * HDMI: 1
    * D-SUB: 1
    * Model #: AE/38700+HD52
    * Item #: N82E16814261030
    * Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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    I love it when people stop trying to help me and I just uninstall ubuntu because of it . . .

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    Re: Video Card Recommendations ???

    Quote Originally Posted by plinydogg View Post
    I've always heard that getting Nvidia drivers to work is MUCH harder than getting ATI drivers to work (I have an ATI card and have never had any problems), but that's just what I've heard.
    Not the case, maybe it's been better lately. Most of the trouble comes when playing games. Most video gaming problems are related to ATI and Intel. It's rarely a nvidia card pop up.

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    Re: Video Card Recommendations ???

    Well I'm glad to hear that Nvidia cards aren't too problematic. I'll remember that next time I buy a computer. Thanks folks.
    Et tu wireless?

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    Question Re: Video Card Recommendations ???

    To get things back on track, any one care to share their thoughts on this card? After the Mail-In Rebate this looks to be a pretty good buy for the buck.

    MSI N9600GT 512M OC GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

    Model
    Brand MSI
    Model N9600GT 512M OC
    Interface
    Interface PCI Express 2.0 x16
    Chipset
    Chipset Manufacturer NVIDIA
    GPU GeForce 9600 GT
    Core clock 700MHz
    Stream Processors 64
    Memory
    Memory Clock 1900MHz
    Memory Size 512MB
    Memory Interface 256-bit
    Memory Type GDDR3
    3D API
    DirectX DirectX 10
    OpenGL OpenGL 2.0
    Ports
    DVI 2
    TV-Out HDTV / S-Video Out
    General
    RAMDAC 400 MHz
    Max Resolution 2560 x 1600
    SLI Supported Yes
    Cooler With Fan
    Power Connector 6 Pin
    Dual-Link DVI Supported Yes
    HDCP Ready Yes
    Packaging
    Package Contents N9600GT 512M OC
    Driver Disk
    User Manual
    HDTV Cable
    S-Video Cable
    Power Cable
    DVI to VGA/D-sub Adapter
    DVI to HDMI Adapter
    S/PDIF Cable
    Manufacturer Warranty
    Parts 1 year limited
    Labor 1 year limited
    Quote Originally Posted by *snip*
    I love it when people stop trying to help me and I just uninstall ubuntu because of it . . .

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    Re: Video Card Recommendations ???

    I have a 7600GT and it runs WoW wonderfully well. Since details of D3 haven't been released yet, I would imagine your pick of a 9600 would be fine. The recommended card for Left4Dead (released a few weeks ago) is a 7600 or better, so you should be ok with that one.

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