2D video card for 24"+ widescreen

[dougrob173]

I'm looking for a very basic video card for my work computer. It's for strictly 2d applications, no 3d gaming, but I need it to be very stable and cool for 8+ hours of use every day. Also I want to go with a pretty large 24" monitor, maybe 26". I heard some video cards cannot run the larger 26"+ monitors. Thanks.

 

[Arkaign]

Welcome to AT! First post and a reasonable question.

Someone posted a $20 AR deal on a ATI 3450, that's more than enough for what you're talking about, 1920 Wide HD resolution. Will also do wonderfully with high-def video, consume very little power, and have no real weak spot for what you describe.

 

[katank]

There's no such thing as some vid cards cannot run the larger monitors. That's only for gaming at acceptable FPS. Even many integrated graphics systems can run a 30in LCD. The amount of vid ram required actually required is minimal.