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Tony76
(experienced) Sat 18-Nov-06 19:36:09

Graphics card needed for new 1600x1200 monitor

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I've just ordered this monitor from Ebuyer

As the native res is 1600x1200, I've a feeling I might need to buy a new graphics card as well.
(I'm currently using 'on-board' graphics, which seem to max out at 1280x1024)

Can anyone suggest a suitbale card, for around the

boxrick
(fountain of knowledge) Sat 18-Nov-06 20:06:19

Re: Graphics card needed for new 1600x1200 monitor

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PCI-E or AGP ?

In general ATI have better windows quality but nvidia is very close on very tiny differences....

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Tony76
(experienced) Sat 18-Nov-06 20:10:55

Re: Graphics card needed for new 1600x1200 monitor

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Oops, I forgot to mention that

It'll have to be AGP, as my motherboard is quite old (MSI, running a 2.6Ghz P4).

Also, if I wanted Freeview TV (or maybe video editing etc), is that via a seperate card ?
Or would it be integrated into the graphics card

levi_g
(knowledge is power) Sat 18-Nov-06 20:54:50

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whats the onboard graphics, most current graphics card should be able to cope with the resolution for general day to day use (dont even bother with games

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The res is probably stuck at 1280x1024 due to the current monitor drivers.

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Tony76
(experienced) Sat 18-Nov-06 21:16:57

Re: Graphics card needed for new 1600x1200 monitor

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That's true...I didn't think of that

The monitor I'm using is an old 17" Belinea CRT, with a max resolution of....(you've guessed it).....1280x1024

BTW, I'm using an old 865GM2-LS motherboard from MSI.

Hopefully that'll work

levi_g
(knowledge is power) Sat 18-Nov-06 21:42:45

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yeah doesnt break the graphics down too well.

Anyway if the monitor youve ordered has dvi then its probably better getting a new card.

this one should be more than capable for under

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Edited by levi_g (Sat 18-Nov-06 21:43:17)

Tony76
(experienced) Sat 18-Nov-06 22:00:21

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Thanks for the reply....looks like a nice card.

AVIVO look cool too....just had to Google it, to find out what it was

I suppose this is compatible if I ever want to get a TV Card ?

levi_g
(knowledge is power) Sat 18-Nov-06 22:57:19

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I would think so

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Tony76
(experienced) Sun 19-Nov-06 14:21:42

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Thanks for all your advice levi.....it's much appreciated

I think I'll wait until the monitor arrives, and see what it's like with my current setup.
If needed, perhaps I could look to get a new graphics card in the New Year

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(deleted) Mon 20-Nov-06 14:50:21

Re: Graphics card needed for new 1600x1200 monitor

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In reply to:
The res is probably stuck at 1280x1024 due to the current monitor drivers.

Very true. I wanted to run my monitor in 1440x900 but it wasn't an option on display settings. Installed the new drivers and hey presto!

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