Re: Graphics card for twin TFTs

On 20 Mar, 13:42, John Geddes <j...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Can anyone advise on choosing a new graphics card to replace a 64Mb
nVidia GeForce4 MX440?

This card has been just-OK for my dual-screen XP setup of 17" CRT at
1024x768 and a 19" TFT at 1280x1024 - but I suspect that it will
struggle when I replace the CRT with a 1600x1050 TFT.

I don't play games or watch video on the PC - the most graphics-heavy
applications I use are low-end photo-editing (Ulead PhotoImpact XL) and
vector graphics (Coreldraw 9).

The comparison reviews that I have managed to find in magazines all seem
to be geared to game-playing and the recommended cards look as if they
would be overkill for my needs.

What sort of pricepoint should I be looking at for a card that isn't
going to hold things up badly (I have an Athlon 64 X2 4400+ with 1Gb),
and any recommendations on particular AGP models?

John Geddes
Derbyshire

John,

You have not mentioned if your monitors have a DVI connector or
standard 15-pin hi-density D (D-Sub)

Any of the new nVidia graphics card with a dual output support dual
display, and prett much any card with a dual output will be an upgrade
from what you already have.

This card will do what you want:-

http://www.rlsupplies.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=230758

If you dont mind spending a bit more and want better performance go
for this:-

http://www.rlsupplies.co.uk/products/product.asp?id=225539

This card has dual DVI Sockets which is perfect if both your monitors
have a DVI Interface. If not, you can convert the DVI connectors to D-
Sub using the supplied adaptors.


.

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