Hi I'm running a 7500 on XP1800+, same mobo as you, with a 17" Iiyama LCD. Like you I'm not a gamer (occasionally turn my hand to Quake II *cough*), but the 2D via the DVI is absolutely razor sharp. I can't comment on 3D fps, but the difference between current 7500 and my old MX in photoshop is...