1. You are viewing our forum as a guest. For full access please Register. WindowsBBS.com is completely free, paid for by advertisers and donations.

New Video Drivers

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by AceH, 2005/05/06.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. 2005/05/06
    AceH

    AceH Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/01/16
    Messages:
    601
    Likes Received:
    2
    I have an old NVIDIA GeForce2 MX - 32MB AGP video card. I recently purchased a new 19" LCD monitor. Everything looks ok. I was wondering, if I upgraded to a 128MB AGP Video Card, would I see a difference on my new LCD monitor?
     
    AceH,
    #1
  2. 2005/05/07
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Unless you are an avid gamer the answer is basically no. Your current 32mb card should be giving you 32 bit colour if you want it - if it doesn't and you feel that you want 32 bit colour then change the card.

    An up to date card with current drivers is likely to show a difference in graphics intensive applications such as games, particularly in terms of 3D performance, but not, IMO, in graphics aplications like Photoshop.
     
    PeteC,
    #2


  3. to hide this advert.

  4. 2005/05/07
    AceH

    AceH Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/01/16
    Messages:
    601
    Likes Received:
    2
    Thanks PeteC. I'm not a gamer. I use my computer mainly for the Internet and some Photoshop adjusting of pictures.
     
    AceH,
    #3
  5. 2005/05/10
    AceH

    AceH Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/01/16
    Messages:
    601
    Likes Received:
    2
    AceH,
    #4
  6. 2005/05/10
    PeteC

    PeteC SuperGeek Staff

    Joined:
    2002/05/10
    Messages:
    28,896
    Likes Received:
    389
    Ace

    The ball's in your court :)

    FWIW - I currently use a Matrox G550 32 MB dual head card on my desktop running 22" and 17" monitors and am quite happy with the performance on general apps and Photoshop CS.
     
    PeteC,
    #5
  7. 2005/05/10
    AceH

    AceH Inactive Thread Starter

    Joined:
    2002/01/16
    Messages:
    601
    Likes Received:
    2
    Since you put it that way, I may as well just save my money. :)
     
    AceH,
    #6
  8. 2005/05/12
    Chiles4

    Chiles4 Inactive

    Joined:
    2002/01/09
    Messages:
    654
    Likes Received:
    1
    Ace, if you're not a gamer than realistically, you'll get no benefit from the new video card. And if you were a gamer, we'd have to advise you not to get that card anyway as the whole GeForce FX line was not one of Nvidia's best product lines.

    When I built systems for non-gamers year ago, I too would lean toward Matrox for excellent video quality.

    Gary
     
    Chiles4,
    #7
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...