[Novalug] Video card questions

[Jon LaBadie]

On Tue, Apr 08, 2008 at 07:48:39PM -0400, Rich Goodwin wrote:
> In reviewing the SecondLife (SL) specifications
> (http://secondlife.com/corporate/sysreqs.php), I came across the classic
> "or better" phrase.  Gawd that drives me nutz!
> 
> Since SL is graphics intensive, I am interested in building a system
> that will adequately perform.  Now, I have to get Acquisition Authority
> approval, so this will likely need to be done on a beer drinkers budget
> (I prefer bier but .... that may be a tad tough).
> 
> The minimum graphics requirements for Linux are :
> 
>       * NVIDIA GeForce 2, GeForce 4 MX, or better
>       * OR ATI Radeon 8500, 9250, or better
> 
> while the recommended cards are:
> NVIDIA Graphics cards
> 
>       * 6000 Series: 
>         
>               * 6600, 6700, 6800
>         
>       * 7000 Series: 
>         
>               * 7600, 7800, 7900
>         
>       * 8000 Series: 
>         
>               * 8500, 8600, 8800
>         

I just upgraded a Compaq system with integrated video
to an XFX 8500 GT.  The 512MB model runs between $65 
and $75.

The thing that I liked was this XFX model gets sufficient
cooling without a fan so it is quiet.  Asus has a similar
one with the same feature, but other brands use fans.

jl
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