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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.
Low Performance
Don't let the word 'low' fool you; while these graphics cards have limited bandwidth and meager memory allotments compared to more recent designs, they are still solid performers. While they are not recommended modern games, they will suffice for office applications and other basic computing tasks.
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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 X700 Pro is a 256 MB, mainstream 3D card.Compared to other mainstream 3D display cards on the market, it is midpriced at around $135.
Pros: This card has ample performance for today's applications and games.There are more powerful graphics cards available, but this is more than enough to provide smooth frame rates, even at a high color-depth.
Cons: Has only an ATI Radeon X700 chipset, which is less advanced than some similarly priced display cards.For example, the eVGA E-GeForce 8600 GTS, a 256 MB graphics card at around $145, is built around a nVidia GeForce 8600 GTS chipset.Also, this graphics card has only 256 MB RAM, which is less than some similarly priced display cards.
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 still the standard for those who want to play games with advanced 3D-rendering techniques, but it does not support Vista's DirectX 10 standard.
Value: Overall, this graphics card's features are as expected for this price.
Suggestions: (1) This card has DVI-out to connect to similarly enabled flat panel or plasma monitors and produce a clearer picture than does analog-to-digital conversion.(2) CNET's graphics and sound content can help you decide if this card is the right purchase to make.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
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ATI Radeon X700 Pro (256MB, PCI):
$132.99
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