[simpits-tech] Monitor question

[Ido Dekkers]

I know all that but still the data throughput on the AGP bus is not even
remotely near what the new cards need so acceleration wise, it doesn't
matter if you put an AGP or PCI because the only memory that matters is the
on board ( card ) memory.
In the Old cards that didn't need that much memory throughput the AGP
helped a bit.

and as long as you have the latest drivers you can even use different card
types ( talking about 2D now) , i used an nVidia mx2 and an old 4MB ATI
with no problem at all.

Ido


                                                                           
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Hi, Ido.

AGP stands for "accelerated graphics port", and is THE fastest connection
between your motherboard and graphics card.

a terse explanation is found at:
http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1018-8-20548580-16.html

i am not saying that you cannot install multiple display cards on a
motherboard, but have heard only horror stories from folks who have tried
doing so. you will not get 3D accleration on the other displays. you CAN do
this, but would be disappointed compared to getting one of these new
multi-monitor boards.

apologies if i do not understand your message.

 - adm -

At 05:08 PM 12/9/02 +0200, you wrote:



      The AGP is not an issue, since the transfer rate on the AGP bus is
      too slow
      for these cards anyway.  you can get PCI versions of these cards,
       ( some of them - nvidia i know, though very rare), and then have
      even
      4/6/8 monitors on one computer, you could use up to 9 monitors (at
      least )
      in W2K and XP.


      Ido



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