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Video Card selection
I would like some help in video card selection....My main computer use is with
using Photoshop with large image files, from 500-600 MB. Though I don't do much gaming now, I would like this new system to have this ability. I would also like to have the option to use dual monitors. My understanding is that the newer video cards( ie ATI 9800) are more aimed at 3D use and gaming. However, since I would like to have gaming ability I am considering them. Does getting a 'top notch' video card such as this in any way hinder its performance wih 2D image manipulation...by that I mean are there other equally or lesser priced cards that would, in fact, handle the display of 500-600 MB still image files BETTER, or is image manipulation such as this such a drop in the bucket compared to what modern cards can do that any card can do this with incredible speed and the choice of any modern card makes no difference from this standpoint? I want to make sure that I optimize the card for what I am really using it for and allow poorer game use if I decide to do gaming as opposed to the other way around. One more question, most of the newer ATI cards have a CRT and LCD output. Are these cards made to have a LCD to CRT converters used on the output so that one can use these cards with dual CRT monitors? Thanks. Howard |
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"HMSDOC" wrote in message ... I would like some help in video card selection....My main computer use is with using Photoshop with large image files, from 500-600 MB. Though I don't do much gaming now, I would like this new system to have this ability. I would also like to have the option to use dual monitors. My understanding is that the newer video cards( ie ATI 9800) are more aimed at 3D use and gaming. However, since I would like to have gaming ability I am considering them. Does getting a 'top notch' video card such as this in any way hinder its performance wih 2D image manipulation...by that I mean are there other equally or lesser priced cards that would, in fact, handle the display of 500-600 MB still image files BETTER, or is image manipulation such as this such a drop in the bucket compared to what modern cards can do that any card can do this with incredible speed and the choice of any modern card makes no difference from this standpoint? I want to make sure that I optimize the card for what I am really using it for and allow poorer game use if I decide to do gaming as opposed to the other way around. One more question, most of the newer ATI cards have a CRT and LCD output. Are these cards made to have a LCD to CRT converters used on the output so that one can use these cards with dual CRT monitors? Thanks. Howard Go for the GeForce 4 Ti4200 with 8XAGP 128MB. The one I purchased is an Inno3D brand with VIVO and supports dual monitors. The connectors ont he back has one DVI and one CRT connector. it came with an adapter for the DVi in case you wanted to use 2 CRT monitors so no worries there. Even though this card is "getting on" in tersm of card age it is still a blinder of a card for both photoshop and gaming. I am managing all the latest games with hardly any trouble with this card, and thatis with the eye candy no full. I also run photoshop and this card has not struggled in the slightest, even with LSIE. In the Uk you can get oe for about £80 or so if you shop around Hope this helps Daniel |
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For 2D work you don't need an ATI Radeon 9800 Pro. I would recommend the
9600 Pro which has beautiful 2D and sells for $199. It should faithfully serve you and will allow you to play the newest DX9 based games such as Doom 3 and Half Life 2. -- DaveW "HMSDOC" wrote in message ... I would like some help in video card selection....My main computer use is with using Photoshop with large image files, from 500-600 MB. Though I don't do much gaming now, I would like this new system to have this ability. I would also like to have the option to use dual monitors. My understanding is that the newer video cards( ie ATI 9800) are more aimed at 3D use and gaming. However, since I would like to have gaming ability I am considering them. Does getting a 'top notch' video card such as this in any way hinder its performance wih 2D image manipulation...by that I mean are there other equally or lesser priced cards that would, in fact, handle the display of 500-600 MB still image files BETTER, or is image manipulation such as this such a drop in the bucket compared to what modern cards can do that any card can do this with incredible speed and the choice of any modern card makes no difference from this standpoint? I want to make sure that I optimize the card for what I am really using it for and allow poorer game use if I decide to do gaming as opposed to the other way around. One more question, most of the newer ATI cards have a CRT and LCD output. Are these cards made to have a LCD to CRT converters used on the output so that one can use these cards with dual CRT monitors? Thanks. Howard |
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"HMSDOC" wrote in message ... I would like some help in video card selection....My main computer use is with using Photoshop with large image files, from 500-600 MB. Though I don't do much gaming now, I would like this new system to have this ability. I would also like to have the option to use dual monitors. My understanding is that the newer video cards( ie ATI 9800) are more aimed at 3D use and gaming. However, since I would like to have gaming ability I am considering them. Does getting a 'top notch' video card such as this in any way hinder its performance wih 2D image manipulation...by that I mean are there other equally or lesser priced cards that would, in fact, handle the display of 500-600 MB still image files BETTER, or is image manipulation such as this such a drop in the bucket compared to what modern cards can do that any card can do this with incredible speed and the choice of any modern card makes no difference from this standpoint? I want to make sure that I optimize the card for what I am really using it for and allow poorer game use if I decide to do gaming as opposed to the other way around. One more question, most of the newer ATI cards have a CRT and LCD output. Are these cards made to have a LCD to CRT converters used on the output so that one can use these cards with dual CRT monitors? Thanks. Howard 3D performance usually does not hinder and/or effect 2D at all. As far as the newest games comes in ... the ATI cards have performed much better with the new generation of Direct X 9 games over the nVidia cards. Dual monitor support these days is pretty much standard. The new GeForce FX cards, as well as the new Radeons all support dual monitors ... usually involving one DB15 and one DVI-I with an analog adapter. Personally, I am considering a Radeon 9600 Pro (probably the 256MB version) .... which runs the new DX9 titles respectably, has dual monitor support via an analog adapter for the DVI, and is about 1/3 the price of the 9800 Ultra. 2D performance, as far as displaying images is concerned, is really only a function of the color balance of a certain card ... which all have fine tuning adjustments for color balance. I really don't think you'll see a terrible difference from one to the next. (as far as newer cards go) Drumguy |
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HMSDOC wrote:
I would like some help in video card selection....My main computer use is with using Photoshop with large image files, from 500-600 MB. Though I don't do much gaming now, I would like this new system to have this ability. I would also like to have the option to use dual monitors. Give up the gaming option and you can own the best 2D on the market in a matrox G550 for $100. If you insist on gaming you will lose some 2D quality which if you are manipulating files of that size, you would probably be able to see. If you really do NEED a game card as well, the nvidia G4 4200 seems OK and does dual monitors easily. The ATI drivers I've played with using 2 monitors with acted kinda flakey in win2K so wouldn't recomend then because of that. Plus in my opinion the 2D wasn't that great even though the 3D is wonderful. -- Stacey |
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HMSDOC wrote:
I would like some help in video card selection....My main computer use is with using Photoshop with large image files, from 500-600 MB. Though I don't do much gaming now, I would like this new system to have this ability. I would also like to have the option to use dual monitors. My understanding is that the newer video cards( ie ATI 9800) are more aimed at 3D use and gaming. However, since I would like to have gaming ability I am considering them. Does getting a 'top notch' video card such as this in any way hinder its performance wih 2D image manipulation...by that I mean are there other equally or lesser priced cards that would, in fact, handle the display of 500-600 MB still image files BETTER, or is image manipulation such as this such a drop in the bucket compared to what modern cards can do that any card can do this with incredible speed and the choice of any modern card makes no difference from this standpoint? I want to make sure that I optimize the card for what I am really using it for and allow poorer game use if I decide to do gaming as opposed to the other way around. One more question, most of the newer ATI cards have a CRT and LCD output. Are these cards made to have a LCD to CRT converters used on the output so that one can use these cards with dual CRT monitors? Thanks. Howard ++++ You can get an adapter from DVI-crt for the "extra" DVI port, and use two CRT's if you want. A good option might be to get a new/OEM Matrox G400 MAX dual-head (they have two CRT video out connections), it's an incredible card for 2d, fair for 3d; or look for a dual-ouput GF3 AGP card, any flavor. Reasonable prices and excellent performance either way. Earl |
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