[CoLoCo] Fw: Re: [Fwd: Ubuntu Video Card Upgrading Questions]

[Jim Hutchinson]

On Jan 26, 2008 5:47 AM, TheZorch <thezorch at gmail.com> wrote:
>   It seems I have two choices...
>
>  The ATI Radeon X1650GT AGP 8x 512MB @ $130
>  (Suggested by David L. Wilson, thanks)
>  or
>  The nVidia Geforce 7600 GS AGP 8x 256MB @ $102
>  (There is a 512MB version but I want to limited the cost below $150)
>
>  Anyway, which do all of you think is a the better investment?
>

I have an nVidia 7600 GS with 256MB in my system. It's PCI-E not AGP
but the same chip set. It works 100% without issues for me. I can
install the restricted driver in two clicks and have all the nice
effects. I'm not much of a gamer but I've played with most that are
available and they all run. Maybe not the way a serious gamer would
want but they don't jump or stutter. All very smooth. Given the
history of ATI and nVidia I'd say it's hands down a nVidia win if you
are wanting to use it with Ubuntu. ATI is open sourcing so eventually
it not be an issue but for now get the nVidia.

-jim

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