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A good graphics card for Linux?

Discussion in 'Audio and Video' started by Mictlantecuhtli, Sep 1, 2004.

  1. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    So, I'm searching for a good graphics card to use in Linux.

    I'm selling my ATi Radeon All-in-Wonder 9800SE because
    1) Its extra features can't be used in Linux
    2) ATi's Linux drivers suck, they don't care about customers.

    Right now I'm using Matrox G450 dualhead, but it isn't really up to speed 3D-wise.

    Parhelia would be a good choice, it has good image quality, fast enough for 3D, but I'm not sure if it supports dual monitors at 1600x1200. Triplehead is limited to 1280x1024 per display, that I know. Their Linux drivers seem to have problems too, not being updated etc.

    3DLabs VP880 would be nice as well, but surprise surprise, they don't support Linux either, drivers are included in commercial Accelerated-X, which doesn't seem to support a self-made Linux.

    So, unless someone has decent alternatives, looks like choices are pretty much in Nvidia area, GeForce or Quadro.

    :blackeye:
    Mictlantecuhtli, Sep 1, 2004
    #1

  2. Phantasm66 Newcomer, in training Posts: 6,504

    I have never had any problems with ANY nvidia card in Linux. Installation of the drivers is easy and performance is always good.
    Phantasm66, Sep 1, 2004
    #2

  3. Mictlantecuhtli TS Special Forces Posts: 4,916   +9

    Do they have accelerated display even when screen is rotated? I'm using a TFT display that has "Pivot" feature, ie. can rotate it 90 degrees, makes documents easier to read.
    Mictlantecuhtli, Sep 1, 2004
    #3

  4. HughJass Newcomer, in training Posts: 137

    how can turing the screen improve the reading quality of a word document, or any thing for that matter??
    HughJass, May 23, 2005
    #4

  5. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    You can see the whole page on the screen.
    Nodsu, May 23, 2005
    #5

  6. HughJass Newcomer, in training Posts: 137

    can u not just zoom out so that u can see the whole page?
    HughJass, May 23, 2005
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  7. Nodsu Newcomer, in training Posts: 9,431

    Have you ever actually tried it? Do you always read A4 pages at whole page view off your monitor? Is this just a prelude to a "I've got a gazillionxbazillion resolution BigAss(TM) screen" brag?

    The thing is if you rotate the screen then you will be able to use all the screen area and get a bigger = better image.
    Nodsu, May 23, 2005
    #7

  8. Finchy Newcomer, in training Posts: 378

    by the way what is the difference between a Quatro and a Geforce, are they desighned for different things
    Finchy, May 24, 2005
    #8
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