[ale] AGP Video recommendation...

[Christopher Fowler]

If I'm not playing 3D games under Linux than what is this
card worth to me.  I just use the SIS that is on-board for my
X-Windows.

Chris

On Mon, Aug 25, 2003 at 04:13:05PM -0500, ChangingLINKS.com wrote:
> VERY incorrect.
> 
> ATI has open source drivers that are more stable and faster than Nvidia.
> Nvidia tampered with benchmarks results.
> Nvidia has closed source drivers that have have historically been difficult to 
> install. I have used both cards and was able to get the same quality with 
> better speed using ATI cards. For cost, open source drivers, less tampering 
> with results, great quality, speed and stability, go with ATI.
> 
> Further, (at least with Suse 8.2) installation can be done using ONLY the 
> mouse. (assuming you log in root).
> 
> Disclaimer: I do not work for or invest in ATI. I have had Nvidia cards for 
> years, and finally did research and testing. I ended up buying 'knockoff 
> brand' ATI cards for all of my computers.
> 
> Suggestion: Buy both cards, see for yourself, return the Nvidia. :)
> 
> -- 
> Wishing you Happiness, Joy and Laughter,
> Drew Brown
> http://www.ChangingLINKS.com
> 
> 
> On Monday 25 August 2003 15:41, James Sumners wrote:
> > I firmly believe that the NVidia cards have the best accelerated support.
> > ATi cards do extremely well at 2D but when it comes to 3D the drivers are a
> > real pain to get working properly.
> >
> >
> > > Does anyone have a recommendation for an AGP (not PCI) X video card?
> > > Red Hat (at least) doesn't list any in their HCL. (Am using 4.3.0)
> > >
> > > -Brian
> > >
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