PCI video card w/ DVI for DELL 2005FP + 2400

[supercheapguy]

I just got the <a href=../autolink/redirectpage.php?linkid=167 target=_blank>Dell</a> 2005FP pair with my 2400. I now need a good PCI video card w/ DVI. Any suggestion?

I am no gamer, just a decent card will support the native resolution w/ DVI will do, mostly Photoshop work. As cheap as possible.

[Montague]

I thought one needed a "uber" vid card to handle that high resolution setting?

[supercheapguy]

"uber" vid card??

[Riflem@n]

Nope

A FX5200 or a Radeon 9250. Otherwise you can get it cheaper if it's used.

[supercheapguy]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Nope

A FX5200 or a Radeon 9250 is about 50 bucks. Otherwise you can get it cheaper if it's used.

I did a quick search in PN.ca, seem those 2 card only in AGP, no PCI. Care to provide a link for PCI?

[thrifty1]

Thanks for the quick reply.




I did a quick search in PN.ca, seem those 2 card only in AGP, no PCI. Care to provide a link for PCI?

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=GE2892
geforce2 64mb ($80 though)

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT9220
ati $90 better card

[Fightguard]

I did a quick search in PN.ca, seem those 2 card only in AGP, no PCI. Care to provide a link for PCI?

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...0678&CatId=697

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...?EdpNo=1136927

"as cheap as possible" PCI w/ DVI,
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...8660&CatId=695

[masterc]

There is a Powercolor Radeon 9250 pci which has DVI. I think this is it here at Stoples... http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW
And here is the manufacturers link...http://www.tul.com.tw/global/product...2=143&cat3=290
It's not $50 bucks though ... You should verify the exact model as there are number variations around. Check out your local compu store they may have an OEM version cheaper .

[Fightguard]

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=GE2892
geforce2 64mb ($80 though)

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/...p?pcode=AT9220
ati $90 better card

neither of those have DVI

[supercheapguy]

Thanks guys,

I am planning to setup dual head, 2005FP (DVI) and 3 years old Samsung 151s (VGA or the 2400 Integrated), as mentioned, mostly photoshop.

Which company drivers is suitable for my need?

[masterc]

You may also want to check out the Powercolor 7000 series. There was a thread on here a few weeks back where these were in clearance at Staples for like $19. On-line it's back at $79 though http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW
http://www.tul.com.tw/global/product...2=138&cat3=139

For drivers use ATI's latest Catalyst drivers.

[thrifty1]

You may also want to check out the Powercolor 7000 series. There was a thread on here a few weeks back where these were in clearance at Staples for like $19. On-line it's back at $79 though http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/ca...affixedcode=WW
http://www.tul.com.tw/global/product...2=138&cat3=139

For drivers use ATI's latest Catalyst drivers.

i think i saw some of these "in store" recently

[masterc]

http://67.19.207.84/~redflagd/forum/...hlight=staples

Link to a review of a bunch of PCI vid cards.... http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...ead=y&arctab=y
(Taken from the old thread)

[supercheapguy]

Thanks. You guys are the best! (though my gf thinks you all are foe )

Noob Q: I know ATI and Nvda are graphic chip maker, but does it matter about the card itself brand name?

update: thanks for the review link. FPS isn't the most important for me, however, are all modern graphic cards able to produce accurate color??

[thrifty1]

neither of those have DVI

ah...sorry?

l have no excuse,dish it out,i can take it