Post by Allura Prime on Aug 12, 2004 14:49:29 GMT -5
While I am letting my pc run to make sure windows is stable I looked for a vid card for my son's pc.
This is what gateway recommends:
Appian Graphics 2 Port DVI-I PCI (64MB) Low Profile
Low-profile PCI design
For dual-monitor users
Plug-and-play compliance
Optimized for NT 4.0/2000/XP
Description
The Appian Typhoon dual DVI-I display card is designed for a multi-monitor user who needs high performance in a low-profile solution. With more room to spread out, you have better access to information and the key to greater productivity. Appian provides it all: high-performance graphics cards, timesaving Hydravision desktop management software and worldwide support. And only Appian offers AppianXtras - a suite or multi-display specialty tools that allow you to see more and do more.
The ATI RADEON VE graphics accelerator is ideal for the latest Windows operating systems, including support for Windows 2000 display features and special GDI extension accelerations such as alpha BLTs and gradient fills. Using on ATI RADEON VE graphics controller for accelerated 2D and 3D graphics, the Appian Typhoon supports dual monitor resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200. High-resolution display, plug-and-play compliance, Dual DVI-I output, and support for DirectX make Appian Typhoon an ideal solution for even the most sophisticated display tasks.
Low profile PCI design delivers powerful multi-display performance to low-profile PCs
One ATI RADEON VE graphics controller provides impressive 2D and 3D graphics capabilities across dual monitors
Supports hardware-accelerated DirectX
Multi-board support powers four or more monitors
Includes patented HydraVision software and AppianXtras for quick and easy extended desktop management, including AppianRotate™ for portrait display modes
Plug-and-play compliance
Optimized for Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP
Supports different resolutions and refresh rates on individual monitors
AppianXtras -These can expand your use of multiple monitors via utilities such as AppianRotate. AppianRotate enables the individual - screens to be rotated in any configuration of portrait or landscape orientation. This is available on Windows NT and Windows 2000.
All cables and adaptors required to work with DVI-I and analog monitors are included in the package.
Specifications
API SUPPORTED DirectX
DEVICE TYPE Graphics adapter
ENCLOSURE TYPE Plug-in card
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR / VENDOR 1 x ATI RADEON VE
INTERFACE TYPE PCI
MULTIPLE MONITORS SUPPORT Yes ( 2 Monitors max)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Appian Typhoon graphics adapter - RADEON VE - 64 MB
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows XP
VIDEO MEMORY INSTALLED ( MAX ) 64 MB ( 64 MB ) - DDR SDRAM
VIDEO OUTPUT 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz - 8-bit (256 colors)
There is no way I am buy anything from gateway hehe. However I have no idea how to chose a vid card for the pc.
I would like at least 128mb. If anyone can look at this and tell me what is comparible to it I would greatly appreciate it. A link to the card would be most appreciated.
Thanks
This is what gateway recommends:
Appian Graphics 2 Port DVI-I PCI (64MB) Low Profile
Low-profile PCI design
For dual-monitor users
Plug-and-play compliance
Optimized for NT 4.0/2000/XP
Description
The Appian Typhoon dual DVI-I display card is designed for a multi-monitor user who needs high performance in a low-profile solution. With more room to spread out, you have better access to information and the key to greater productivity. Appian provides it all: high-performance graphics cards, timesaving Hydravision desktop management software and worldwide support. And only Appian offers AppianXtras - a suite or multi-display specialty tools that allow you to see more and do more.
The ATI RADEON VE graphics accelerator is ideal for the latest Windows operating systems, including support for Windows 2000 display features and special GDI extension accelerations such as alpha BLTs and gradient fills. Using on ATI RADEON VE graphics controller for accelerated 2D and 3D graphics, the Appian Typhoon supports dual monitor resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200. High-resolution display, plug-and-play compliance, Dual DVI-I output, and support for DirectX make Appian Typhoon an ideal solution for even the most sophisticated display tasks.
Low profile PCI design delivers powerful multi-display performance to low-profile PCs
One ATI RADEON VE graphics controller provides impressive 2D and 3D graphics capabilities across dual monitors
Supports hardware-accelerated DirectX
Multi-board support powers four or more monitors
Includes patented HydraVision software and AppianXtras for quick and easy extended desktop management, including AppianRotate™ for portrait display modes
Plug-and-play compliance
Optimized for Windows NT 4.0, 2000 and XP
Supports different resolutions and refresh rates on individual monitors
AppianXtras -These can expand your use of multiple monitors via utilities such as AppianRotate. AppianRotate enables the individual - screens to be rotated in any configuration of portrait or landscape orientation. This is available on Windows NT and Windows 2000.
All cables and adaptors required to work with DVI-I and analog monitors are included in the package.
Specifications
API SUPPORTED DirectX
DEVICE TYPE Graphics adapter
ENCLOSURE TYPE Plug-in card
GRAPHICS PROCESSOR / VENDOR 1 x ATI RADEON VE
INTERFACE TYPE PCI
MULTIPLE MONITORS SUPPORT Yes ( 2 Monitors max)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Appian Typhoon graphics adapter - RADEON VE - 64 MB
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT4.0, Microsoft Windows XP
VIDEO MEMORY INSTALLED ( MAX ) 64 MB ( 64 MB ) - DDR SDRAM
VIDEO OUTPUT 2048 x 1536 / 85 Hz - 8-bit (256 colors)
There is no way I am buy anything from gateway hehe. However I have no idea how to chose a vid card for the pc.
I would like at least 128mb. If anyone can look at this and tell me what is comparible to it I would greatly appreciate it. A link to the card would be most appreciated.
Thanks