Picking a Good Video Card

qcoder · 01-30-2004, 05:29 PM

I would like to find a good video card that would work well with Linux, is 128MB, and is less than $80, any suggestions? thanks.

tricky_linux · 01-30-2004, 06:57 PM

there is couple of them. i think you probably can't get it below $80 except special promotion.
you can get radeon pro 9600 for around 99 or nvidia's Ti 4200 or 5200 can't remember for around $80.

repeater75 · 01-30-2004, 07:45 PM

I would head over to newegg.com and for $63 get:

EVGA GeForce FX5200 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 64-bit, TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "128-A8-N303-L6" -RETAIL

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

I've bought from them in the past and they were very good on price, service, etc.
AND they give you Free FedEx Saver Shipping.
Hard to beat.

qcoder · 01-31-2004, 08:33 AM

what do you think about this card?

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...pa=1&section=2

Superdude · 01-31-2004, 09:41 AM

The 9200 is an ok card for that price, however if at all possible I would really recommend Nvidia only because they have better linux driver support. Might save you trouble in the future.

studpenguin · 01-31-2004, 12:14 PM

http://www.enuinc.com/

This place is on a west coast port with no sales tax mind you!!

tricky_linux · 01-31-2004, 07:37 PM

which card was better radeon 9200 or nvidia 5200??
does nvidia support nvidia 5200 or all it's card?

clar77 · 01-31-2004, 07:49 PM

I gotta vote for a nvidia card as well. The 5200 are pretty good and can be had for less than $80 on ebay or pricewatch. The linux support there is great with a forum and lots of drivers... yes the drivers aren't open source but I've had very good luck with them on both 2.4x and 2.6x kernels.

LoungeLizard · 01-31-2004, 09:13 PM

you can also look a zipzoomfly.com they have great deals and free 2 day air shipping

dalek · 01-31-2004, 11:22 PM

I paid $70.00 for mine. I wouldn't want it for REAL HEAVY gaming but it plays tuxracer and Pysol well.

It's in my sig. Bought from newegg.com

Later