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Graphics cards for 3007WFP-HC -- Suggestions needed
I am getting a 3007wfp-hc, and trying to decide if I need a new graphics card (and what model) to go with it. From the monitor specification, it needs a dual-link PCI-e interface to run at its maximum native resolution of 2560x1600. My system came with a GeForce 7350 LE installed on a PCI-e slot, but I couldn't find the specifications of this card though I have done my homework searching the web. No documentation for this card came with the system. Looking at the connector did not reveal the type of the board, as all the pin holes are metalized. I guessed that it is just a general type connector used for both single- and dual-link cards. Any ideas? Assuming that it is a single-link card, I need to buy a dual-link one. With so many cards on the market, I got lost as to which one would be good enough for my applications. I do have some knowledge about graphics card specifications, but my practical experience in choosing a right one is very limited. For example, should I weigh more on clock speed or amount of memory at roughly equal price? The machine is not for gaming, but rather, for routine work such as word processing, web browsing, image editing (with Photoshop), and web design. The horse power should also be sufficient for playing DVD movies (smoonthly) on this particular monitor. I prefer not to run a too hgih budget, but something moderately more than adequate will be fine. I would appreciate any inputs. Thanks.
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May 3rd, 2007 13:00
The card in your computer is low end 7300 LE.
This is some information about GeForce 7000 and 8000 video cards.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_7_Series
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_8_Series
This is info how a 3000WFP-HC monitor works.
This is information about SLI,the linking of two video cards together to make a single output. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scalable_Link_Interface
http://www.nvidia.com/page/technology_extreme_hd_gpu.html
http://www.nvidia.com/page/technology_extreme_hd_config.html
Most customers who own a 3007 WFP have a XPS 700, 710, XPS 600, XPS 410, and XPS 400. These systems have the power to run a high end video card(s) to support the monitor.
This is some information about the Dual linked DVI-DL.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DVI
Message Edited by ctalia4000 on 05-03-2007 12:15 PM
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Message Edited by ctalia4000 on 05-03-2007 01:37 PM
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May 3rd, 2007 17:00
DVI-I ATI Crossfire 1950 XTX
DVI-I ATI Radeon X1900 XTX
DVI-D NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTX
DVI-I NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2
DVI-I NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GX2
DVI-I NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GTX
DVI-I NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS
DVI-I NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GTX
DVI-I NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
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May 5th, 2007 09:00
Thank you very much for your comments and suggestions. The web links provided are very helpful. As for alternative monitor types, I am afraid it is too late for options. I received my monitor this afternoon - an unexpected prompt delivery in two days (Dell Free Delivery). My computer system is HP m8020n running Vista Home Premium edition. The pre-installed card (GeForce 7350 LE) did not support the monitor at any mode. I had done more homework after the initial post, and got a eVGA GeForce 8600GTS from a local Circuit City store 2 hrs after the receipt of the monitor. It is not a high-end card, but serves the monitor beautifully; I have yet found any deficiency. My first impression of the monitor is quite positive. Again, Thank you for your kindness.