2007-07-22, 01:15 AM
OK, I know video cards are a well hashed over topic but I'd like to upgrade from my 6200 to something that'll handle HDTV better and I need some advice. It has to be AGP and around $100 US. I'm considering a GeForce 7600 card like this one:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...=P450-7600
but would consider equivalent ATI cards. The power supply requirements (12v @ 18A) are a bit daunting, too...I'd have to upgrade my power supply as well, I guess.
(Do those cards REALLY take that much power? It seems like an AWFUL lot. I mean, I feed my ham rig with a 20A @ 13.8v supply.)
Anyway, I'd be interested in hearing what AGP cards you guys are using to feed your HDTV's. Actual experience would be preferred.
I'm running a 3.0 GHz P4/HT (Then again, maybe it's time to upgrade computers to something with PCI-E... ).
TIA...
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/...=P450-7600
but would consider equivalent ATI cards. The power supply requirements (12v @ 18A) are a bit daunting, too...I'd have to upgrade my power supply as well, I guess.
(Do those cards REALLY take that much power? It seems like an AWFUL lot. I mean, I feed my ham rig with a 20A @ 13.8v supply.)
Anyway, I'd be interested in hearing what AGP cards you guys are using to feed your HDTV's. Actual experience would be preferred.
I'm running a 3.0 GHz P4/HT (Then again, maybe it's time to upgrade computers to something with PCI-E... ).
TIA...