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I'm really only doing web work, photo/video art, and text on my PC, so I don't need a state-of-the-art game-graphics system. However, I do want dual-head monitor capability.
Alfredo recommended the GeForce4 MX440 Dual from Visiontek. Visiontek has perhaps the worst corporate website I've ever encountered. It's nothing but a flash window with a long, tedious ad, followed by a static link to some drivers. Nothing else. ewww.
Reviews suggest that it is a competent card for a reasonable price, although doesn't compare well to 'enthusiast' gamer cards. That's fine. Not sure why I'd ever need an 'enthusiast gamer' card anyway.
This article compares the different options in this market niche. Here's an excerpt that nicely summarizes the article:
It’s truly amazing that acceptable gaming performance can now be purchased for under $100. All of the manufacturers have done a commendable job at keeping prices low, while simultaneously delivering value. Even still, a couple of the cards really stand out above the rest. If you’re into bundled software, MSI’s G4MX440-T does an exceptional job of combining quality hardware with a diverse software collection and all of the accessories needed for television output. By including an extra VGA output on their card, VisionTek has given the Xstasy GeForce4 MX 440 significant appeal. Finally, Chaintech has obviously taken strides to physically set the A-G441 apart from competing products and at a remarkable price. All three of these cards excel – it just depends if your focus is on software, functionality or physical allure. And you thought you’d never see hardware evaluated based on its sex appeal…
Since dual headed monitor is my key need, it makes the Visiontek sound like the correct option.
Posted by Nils Blutig at December 21, 2002 09:14 PM
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