question about graphic cards

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System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro X64 Insider Preview (Skip Ahead) latest build
    Manufacturer/Model
    The Beast Model V (homebrew)
    CPU
    Intel Core i7 965 EE @ 3.6 GHz
    Motherboard
    eVGA X58 Classified 3 (141-GT-E770-A1)
    Memory
    3 * Mushkin 998981 Redline Enhanced triple channel DDR3 4 GB CL7 DDR3 1600 MHz (PC3-12800)
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA GeForce GTX 970 SSC ACX 2.0 (04G-P4-3979-KB)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD Audio (onboard)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 * Lenovo LT2323pwA Widescreeen
    Screen Resolution
    2 * 1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SanDisk Ultra SDSSDHII-960G-G25 960 GB SATA III SSD (System)
    Crucial MX100 CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SATA III SSD (User Tree)
    2 * Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA II Mech. HD
    Seagate ST1500DL001-9VT15L Barracuda 7200.12 1.5 TB S
    PSU
    Thermaltake Black Widow TX TR2 850W 80+ Bronze Semi-Mod ATX
    Case
    ThermalTake Level 10 GT (Black)
    Cooling
    Corsair H100 (CPU, dual 140 mm fans on radiator) + Air (2 *
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 (gen 2)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master (shared)
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Lightspeed Gigabit duplex
  • Operating System
    Sabayon Linux (current, weekly updates, 5.1.x kernel)
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo ThinkPad E545
    CPU
    AMD A6-5350M APU
    Motherboard
    Lenovo
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Radeon HD (Embedded)
    Sound Card
    Conextant 20671 SmartAudio HD
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Lenovo 15" Matte
    Screen Resolution
    1680 * 1050
    Hard Drives
    INTEL Cherryvill 520 Series SSDSC2CW180A 180 GB SSD
    PSU
    Lenovo
    Case
    Lenovo
    Cooling
    Lenovo
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master (shared) | Synaptics TouchPad
    Keyboard
    Lenovo
    Internet Speed
    AT&T LightSpeed Gigabit Duplex
Right click on your mouse. and right above the "New" part of the list. what does it say. Nvidia Control Panel? or something else. Also what kind of computer do you have? built one, a HP, something of that sort. let us know. or google the model number if it's a brand name PC. and look it's specs up online.
 

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System One

  • CPU
    Q9650 E0 4.0 GHz @1.304v
    Motherboard
    eVGA 750i FTW
    Memory
    2x2GB Corsair Dominator PC2-8500C5D
    Graphics Card(s)
    eVGA/MSI GTX 260 SLI
    Sound Card
    X-Fi XtremeGamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung T240 & 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1200 & 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Cuda 500GB 32mb Cache SATA 7200.(11) + 500GB Seagate Cuda External eSATA, USB, FW400
    PSU
    PC P&C 750w Silencer PSU
    Case
    CoolerMaster HAF 932 (Water-Cooled)
    Cooling
    Plenty of Fans, and a few 230mm Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G11
    Mouse
    Logitech MX-518
    Other Info
    ASUS 20x Optical, Bose Companion 3, ATH-AD500 Cans :), Patriot Xporter 16GB Flash Drive (Very Fast), & Sandisk Micro 8GB.

    Nikon D40 DSLR with 18-105mm VR & 55-200mm VR
Go to Start menu and in the search bar at the bottom, type dxdiag and press enter. The dxdiag should show, go to the display tab and it will tell you the graphics card you have.
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
    Motherboard
    XFX MB-750I-72P9 NF750i
    Memory
    4096MB Corsair XMS2 PC-5400
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS Nvidia Geforce GTX470
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xonar DX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" S2409W & Dell 20" E207WFP
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 & 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750GB Western Digital Caviar Black & 500GB Samsung
    PSU
    750 watt Thermaltake Toughpower
    Case
    Coolermaster Dominator 690 Nvidia Edition
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT Cooler, 6x 120mm Chassis Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G11 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2007 edition)
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Other Info
    abit airpace 54mbps wireless PCI-E x1 card
That's a nice trick everlong...

How/where does one find all of those things you can type in in the start menu and what they're for? Is there a list somewhere? Maybe someone should make one?:p (not me, I don't know 'em all)

Amplid
 

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System One

  • CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 3.2 GHz (for now)
    Motherboard
    Asus ROG Striker 2 Extreme
    Memory
    2 x 2Gb Patriot DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    XFX GeForce 9800 GTX+
    Sound Card
    Creative Supreme FX 2
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Neovo F417 17''
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SP2504C SATA 7200rpm
    PSU
    Pc Power & Cooling 750
    Case
    Coolermaster CM 690
    Cooling
    6 120mm's, Xigmatek HDT 1283 with crossbow backplate
    Keyboard
    Logitech G11
    Mouse
    Logitech Cordless Trackman Wheel
    Internet Speed
    ~1000 Kb/sec
Nvidia is probably the top GPU maker on the block these days, with ATI following in second place. Some may argue that ATI is better, but its just because they likely have ATI cards in their PCs. ATI cards for which they likely paid a lot of doe for, and so naturally they are going root for their card's brand. Even though deep down inside......they know it to be true, that Nvidia is better,,, and better through & through!
WHAT's IN YOURRR PC??? (like that commercial) hehe.

Just do not believe the people who will try and try to lead you away from Nvidia. For they are false in their words......and their words are not of GOD. They are in essence..... decieving workers of evil, whom (frankly) only wish to destroy the rightous forces of Nvidia. Their jelousy doeth rageth hot inside their hearts! They are not nice, no! Meanies is what they are!
So dont listen to them!!!!

ATI is not evil, haha! That is just silly!
But it is just those who preach unto people, saying "low, ATI is better!"..... BETTER???.... Than the all mighty Nvidia?? HAHA! I am telling ya, they are down right wrong, and indeed.......evil.
SO BEWARE! BE NOT DECIEVED.............and most of all.........be silly at times in life. Like I am silly now! Its fun. SILLY!

But seriously, Nvidia is indeed the high and mighty ruler of computer graphics cards, for this moment in time. And if this helps you any......good.

But if you buy into the lie......and then go buy an ATI........I will sigh and wonder why?

OK....(serious mode) As far as how to buy or what to buy, specifically regarding the actual card model itself per say? Its very simple. You pay more.......you get more.
More doe......more show!
However, for under a hundred bucks you can get yourself a jim-dandy of a good card which will suit most people's needs o' plenty.
That is especially if you like "eye candy" visuals and pretty graphics that dazzle the eyes. It never hurts to have a 'semi powerful' graphics card......and they do help in many ways as far as running Vista smoothly, and helping to free up your CPU a bit by taking much of the work load and allowing the CPU to use its resources on other things, which of course makes for a faster more efficient PC altogether! Now isnt that a hum dinger of a deal?

Yep......you probably arent a gamer so no need to spend a whole lot on a good "Nvidia" GPU........but getting a DECENT one......like in the 60- 100 dollor range is a wise investment which will add much to your Computer's personality and charisma! My PC has a very colorful and charming personality! Thanks mostly to an Nvidia Geforce 9600 GT.

Oh, and if you do get a Geforce 9 series card or something like that, be sure to learn how to "tweak" the settings.........such as the color, "vibrance"= a most lovely feature..and contrast setting is very important. If you are into pretty pictures and desktop wallpapers that jump right out at you with dazzling vibrant color that looks very real and bright, then you must learn your GPU settings well.....which is really not hard to learn for anyone.

Also.......stick to the NATIVE resolution which means your monitor's own native screen format.......pixel per pixel. DVI always! Always go with digital DVI connections over VGA anolog. And never scale again! Meaning always stay with your native rez. Its where your monitor came from, and so allow it to speak its own native language! And you shall see a better picture!

I like helping people when I can. Not saying this has probably been incredibly helpful to you.........but maybe a little. That is my hope.

May your screen have a lovely scene, with a lean mean graphics machine!

I wrote this because its late and I am bored........which explains why its a bit wacky!

Goodnight! And to all a good night!
 

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^^....this made me laugh :D:D

im a bit of a Nvidia fanboy myself....... but ATI have certainly improved A GREAT DEAL in this past year, & if you have a rig that will run a 4870x2 with 0 issue's then you will find ATI most pleasing for ''price & performance''

ATI have great ''bang for your buck'', & their cards are very powerful...;)

but there are still compatibility issues, while their drivers have improved greatly, they still have a compatibility problem on a H/W level..... many have no problems, but many do & there is no way of knowing which H/W configs to avoid when going ATI, its purly luck of the draw.

whereas Nvidia are true ''plug & play'' specialists.... a team green card will run on just about anything...




:)SK
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    ME.....
    CPU
    Q9450 @ 3.6ghz
    Motherboard
    P5K PREMIUM
    Memory
    8GB 1066mhz buffalo firestix
    Graphics Card(s)
    HD 5970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    20'' syncmaster
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA IDE
    160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA 2
    PSU
    XCILIO 850w
    Case
    unknown ATX
    Cooling
    Arctic cooler pro 775
    Keyboard
    logitech EX110
    Mouse
    logitech cordless optical
    Internet Speed
    2mb
^^....this made me laugh :D:D

im a bit of a Nvidia fanboy myself....



:)SK

My computer has "Nvidia fan boy" written all over it :p

Sherwin more or less covered every point really and so did Skunk.

If you want all out power then go with Nvidia. ATI have got decent cards and are more friends on the wallet, and in some cases can out perform Nvidia cards (but usually only because Nvidia take some time to released an optimised driver :p)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
    Motherboard
    XFX MB-750I-72P9 NF750i
    Memory
    4096MB Corsair XMS2 PC-5400
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS Nvidia Geforce GTX470
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xonar DX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" S2409W & Dell 20" E207WFP
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 & 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750GB Western Digital Caviar Black & 500GB Samsung
    PSU
    750 watt Thermaltake Toughpower
    Case
    Coolermaster Dominator 690 Nvidia Edition
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT Cooler, 6x 120mm Chassis Fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech G11 Keyboard
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2007 edition)
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Other Info
    abit airpace 54mbps wireless PCI-E x1 card
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