Hi,
I am running a C2D E6600, 2 gigs RAM, Silverstone 560 Watt Power Supply, Intel BOXDP965LTCK P965 Motherboard and PNY Verto GeForce 7900 GS/256 MB GDDR3/SLI/PCI express video card. I am also running XP SP3, which I have to have because of software for work. I just got a great deal on a Samsung 24" monitor (2433BW-1) --which will be a huge help for work --but it has a resolution of 1920 x 1200. My current video card won't support this. I do edit home video and play some computer games--but they are more Myst-type than high action battle games. (For work, I am just looking for page displays -- I'm an editor.) Even though it is no longer cutting edge, lol, I am happy with my machine's current performance --but I'd really like to use that big screen. I also built this computer to be quiet, so I don't want a card that sounds like a jet engine. Can you tell me what you think my best bet is for a video card? Or specs that I should look for for compatibility with my system? I'm looking for a solid performer that won't break the bank or sound like a hurricane. Thanks!
I am running a C2D E6600, 2 gigs RAM, Silverstone 560 Watt Power Supply, Intel BOXDP965LTCK P965 Motherboard and PNY Verto GeForce 7900 GS/256 MB GDDR3/SLI/PCI express video card. I am also running XP SP3, which I have to have because of software for work. I just got a great deal on a Samsung 24" monitor (2433BW-1) --which will be a huge help for work --but it has a resolution of 1920 x 1200. My current video card won't support this. I do edit home video and play some computer games--but they are more Myst-type than high action battle games. (For work, I am just looking for page displays -- I'm an editor.) Even though it is no longer cutting edge, lol, I am happy with my machine's current performance --but I'd really like to use that big screen. I also built this computer to be quiet, so I don't want a card that sounds like a jet engine. Can you tell me what you think my best bet is for a video card? Or specs that I should look for for compatibility with my system? I'm looking for a solid performer that won't break the bank or sound like a hurricane. Thanks!