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We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Graphics Cards. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of graphics card.
Media Center Graphics Card
One of the popular attempted 'convergence devices' of recent years is the media center PC. This can range from a computer with a normal monitor that can receive TV signals, to a central media server that can send movies to the main TV itself. A media center graphics card needs to be capable of outputting signals in a form with which TVs are likely to be compatible.
Medium Performance
These graphics cards can run most games, but do not have the power needed to run most current games with a high resolution and graphics options.
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VGA Explanation
VGA cables (and CRT monitors) use an analog signal. Both video cards and modern LCD monitors internally use digital signals. This means that when using a VGA cable with an LCD monitor, the signal is being converted from digital to analog and back again. Currently, converters are good enough that it isn't a real issue, but technically the signal is being degraded every time it is converted. So if you are using an LCD monitor that supports DVI, it is best to get a graphics card that does the same and to use a DVI cable.
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CNET product brief
Description: This ATI Radeon X1600 is a 512 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $100.
Pros: Has 512 MB RAM, which is somewhat more than some similarly priced display cards.This card can output to multiple monitors, allowing the system to have two displays, and therefore greater screen real-estate.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: A mainstream 3D graphics card, suited for the casual gamer, and those who do not need the latest 3D card on the market.This card supports DirectX 9 technology, which is the current standard for those who want to play current games with advanced 3D-rendering techniques.If you have two monitors, this card can be used to combine them into single desktop; this is ideal for graphics design work, programming, and even some games that support a multi-monitor interface.
Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this graphics card has good features for the money.
Suggestions: (1) Since this card is DVI-capable, you might want a DVI-enabled monitor or a flat-panel display to connect with it -- this will pass the digital video signal directly without converting it to analog, making for better performance.(2) For Editor's Reviews of the latest graphics cards, visit the graphics and sound section of CNET's website.
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