My question isn't so much about cards themselves, but the timing of my upgrade. I'm presently running a cheap 19" LCD but hope to upgrade to a Dell U2410 in the next few months. I'm running onboard graphics now. I'm wondering how much, if any, improvement in overall system performance, video playback, Flash, etc., I might see by upgrading the card in advance of the monitor.
Purchase Details:
1.Budget(Be sure to include currency if not USD): < $100
2.Do you consider rebates? Yes.
3.Brand Preference: None.
4. Crossfire/SLI? No.
5.Have you previously looked at a product which you feel would fill your needs? Yes. HD 5670 or GT 240 DDR5 ($42 AMIR). Open to other suggestions.
6.Which games (If any)do you plan to play and @ which desired detail levels? Not a gamer. I like flight sims, but haven't had one on my latest system since I built it.
7. Are there any other uses(Folding, Photoshop, Video editing or watching Blu-Ray) or features (DX11, CUDA, OpenGL, 3D, Eyefinity) you are looking for besides gaming? BOINC, photo editing, light video editing, productivity apps, VirtualBox, watching DVDs. No Blu-Ray at this time, but possible.
8. Is the performance added by overclocking something you would take into consideration? Mild OC acceptable.
System Specs:
1. Pre-built(HP, Dell, etc)? Ordering(a new computer) or Upgrading? Upgrading. Presently running ASUS M4A78T-E motherboard with onboard Radeon HD 3300 (128MB Sideport Ram). 4GB system RAM, probably going to 8 MB soon. Windows 7 Professional 64-bit is my primary OS, with Ubuntu running in VirtualBox.
2.Monitor Resolution: Presently 1280x1024.
3.Processor: AMD Phenom II x3 720
4.Power Supply Unit: Corsair 650W
5.Case Dimensions(Length, Low Profile, Cooling): Antec P182 tower; air-cooled.
Thanks for your help.
Purchase Details:
1.Budget(Be sure to include currency if not USD): < $100
2.Do you consider rebates? Yes.
3.Brand Preference: None.
4. Crossfire/SLI? No.
5.Have you previously looked at a product which you feel would fill your needs? Yes. HD 5670 or GT 240 DDR5 ($42 AMIR). Open to other suggestions.
6.Which games (If any)do you plan to play and @ which desired detail levels? Not a gamer. I like flight sims, but haven't had one on my latest system since I built it.
7. Are there any other uses(Folding, Photoshop, Video editing or watching Blu-Ray) or features (DX11, CUDA, OpenGL, 3D, Eyefinity) you are looking for besides gaming? BOINC, photo editing, light video editing, productivity apps, VirtualBox, watching DVDs. No Blu-Ray at this time, but possible.
8. Is the performance added by overclocking something you would take into consideration? Mild OC acceptable.
System Specs:
1. Pre-built(HP, Dell, etc)? Ordering(a new computer) or Upgrading? Upgrading. Presently running ASUS M4A78T-E motherboard with onboard Radeon HD 3300 (128MB Sideport Ram). 4GB system RAM, probably going to 8 MB soon. Windows 7 Professional 64-bit is my primary OS, with Ubuntu running in VirtualBox.
2.Monitor Resolution: Presently 1280x1024.
3.Processor: AMD Phenom II x3 720
4.Power Supply Unit: Corsair 650W
5.Case Dimensions(Length, Low Profile, Cooling): Antec P182 tower; air-cooled.
Thanks for your help.