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Before you get started with this project, we recommend that you have the following:
What you'll need
LCD monitor
These state-of-the-art flat-panel displays may be pricey, but they'll look snazzy in the office and save space on your desktop.
Editors' First Choice
Fairly inexpensive for a 19-inch LCD, the SENergy 914 has good image quality and connectivity, which make it a worthwhile deal.
Read Princeton SENergy 914 reviewCheck latest pricesThis product is available at the following retail stores
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CRT display
CRTs might be big and bulky, but they still deliver the best bang for the buck in terms of image quality.
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The IBM C220p is a quality 22-inch CRT with an attractive price tag.
Read IBM ThinkVision C220p reviewCheck latest pricesThis product is available at the following retail store
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AGP video card
Need a second video port? AGP video cards deliver the best speed and graphics quality on the market.
Editors' First Choice
Unequivocally the most powerful graphics card available, the ATI Radeon X800 deserves to be your primary video device.
Read ATI Radeon X800 XT Platinum Edition reviewCheck latest pricesThis product is available at the following retail stores
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PCI video card
If you have an older PC without an AGP slot (or your AGP slot is presently occupied), try a PCI video card.
Editors' First Choice
This GeForce MX graphics card boasts 128MB of video memory.
Read Mad Dog Predator MX 4000 Plus infoCheck latest pricesThis product is available at the following retail stores
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