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by ozos - 8/10/07 2:43 PM In reply to: More interesting cards by The0RMA stands for Return Murchandise Authorization:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Return_Merchandise_Authorization
most companies provide RMA numbers on their websites, as well as RMA directions, assuming the 7300 wasn't included with the system originally, you should be able to return it to its manufacturer, if it was included with the system originally, you'd need to contact the system builder and they will likely do something similar to an RMA for the board (might also cross-ship too, Dell has done this before)
to the other two video cards
Don't know a whole lot about the 2400, its a new DX10 entry level part, supposed to be decent for the money, but cant say much for it
the X1650 is the older mid-range, equiv of the 7600 series, so it'd be faster than most of the boards in that price range, however that looks like a vanilla board, which means its performance won't be similar to an X1650Pro or XT, but it shouldn't be bad, the hitch is that I can't tell you which is faster, the 2400 or the X1650, I'd look for reviews
Definitive Choice
by The0 - 8/13/07 4:53 AM In reply to: Thank you by The0Now I am looking at these cards:
Asus Radeon HD 2400PRO 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121084
and
SAPPHIRE Radeon X1650PRO 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102098
Which one should I get? The Sapphire only has DVI ports, but I suppose you can get a VGA adapter. Am I right?
Thank you
Yes you can get
by ozos - 8/13/07 6:52 AM In reply to: Definitive Choice by The0DVI to VGA adapters, most cards include one, some include two
I'd go with the X1650Pro for one reason and one reason only, it has a 128-bit memory interface, even if the HD 2400 is a faster GPU, it will run slower due to being bottlenecked for memory bandwidth.
The X1650Pro, from the newegg pictures, looks to include a pair of DVI to VGA adapters, so you should be set with that board.
Thank you
by The0 - 8/13/07 7:16 AM In reply to: Yes you can get by ozosI have made my decision: I will get the ATI Radeon X1650 Pro. Hopefully it will be compatible with my system and I will be able to play games smoothly.I Also hope it will be easy to use with Ubuntu (which I just installed the other day and it is AMAZING)
Thank you for all the help
hold on then
by ozos - 8/13/07 10:59 AM In reply to: Yes you can get by ozosATI's Linux drivers aren't the best, if you want Linux support you'll want to get an nVidia card for better driver support
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by mmasterson91 - 8/31/09 9:22 PM In reply to: More interesting cards by The0Just another FYI, These are now showing as "Deactivated Item"
Newegg
by mmasterson91 - 8/31/09 9:19 PM In reply to: Thak you by The0This Item shows up as a "Deactivated Item" Just an FYI
Locking this old discussion.
by R. Proffitt
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As time passes, any item will get de-activated so I'll de-activate this thread to help it drop back in time.
That doesn't really matter to me
by The0 - 8/13/07 2:43 PM In reply to: Best graphics card under $50 by The0I am currently using my GeForce 7300 with Ubuntu. It manages beryl (the cool thing where you turn your desktop into a cube and spin it around) without a problem. But as soon as I start a game... CRASH
I don't think the ATI drivers will be too bad. Anyway, all I will do with them is beryl. For playing games I will use windows (which is installed on the other drive).
Thank you
GeForce 8500 GT
by TrackStar1682 - 8/24/07 10:39 PM In reply to: That doesn't really matter to me by The0If you can spend just a little extra, try this card.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125062
It uses a faster memory interface than the HD 2400 and has great reviews. I was looking at that originally, but I've decided I'll more likely go for the 8600 when I have a little extra to spend.
Your geforce 7300 is fine!
by vankuvr - 8/25/07 5:08 PM In reply to: Best graphics card under $50 by The0Download the latest nvidia drivers. Remove the old drivers. Shut down all programs, INCLUDING YOUR ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE and re-install the nvidia drivers.
money
by kovans - 8/25/07 9:06 PM In reply to: Your geforce 7300 is fine! by vankuvrdude if i was u i would spend the money so in the future u wont have to upgrade it i mean get like a 8800 gts i know it cost alot but its worth i got 2 8800 gtx in sli mode i mean i play all the games it works perfect
I bought an ATI 1650Pro
by The0 - 8/28/07 7:25 AM In reply to: money by kovansI got the ATI 1650Pro with 128-bit 256MB vram. I am going to install it in about a week and I will tell you how it works. Thank you for trying to help me with my GeForce 7300 but I have tryed everything (installing drivers, trying it on other OSs, asking on different forums, getting help from nVidia and the store where I purchased it).
I am very happy with all the help I got on this forum in search of a graphics card.
Thank you
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