3007WPF & 7800 GS question

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imported_viruseater

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Hello,

I just picked up a 3007 WPF Dell 30 inch LCD, and an NVidia 7800 GS. I am still using AGP and I do have the latest nforce for it. I think it's nforce4 ultra. Anyway, I didn't go PCI-E because I have a lot of headroom in my current mobo. My ATI card exploded, and instead of replace it, at the time I figured I'd be going to PCI-x so I just bought a crappy card for the time being. a cheap 5200 NVidia. this card does not support the 2500X1600 that i need. It supports 1200X800 which, in comparison to a 19inch monitor would be about 1024X768. It's nice, but it's just too big. I need smaller.

On Dell's website it says the 7800 series GT will work, but mine is a GS (agp).

Does anyone know if this card will support that resolution?
 
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RussianSensation

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I remember I read that no current Nvidia partner is going to have 7800GS with dual-dvi link interface. So no 2500x1600 resolution (not that 7800GS would handle that).
 
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imported_viruseater

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Wow that's just terrible.

So do you think that means no AGP card will be able to do it? I mean the GS is the latest (and surely the last) of it's kind.
 
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crazydingo

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I know that the X1600 supports 2560x1600 and is comparably smaller. If you are looking to game at that resolution, neither an 7800GS or X1600 will suffice.

Are you cramped for space?
 
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imported_viruseater

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Originally posted by: crazydingo
I know that the X1600 supports 2560x1600 and is comparably smaller. If you are looking to game at that resolution, neither an 7800GS or X1600 will suffice.

Are you cramped for space?
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Nope, not cramped, and I don't game anymore anyway so that's really not a problem.

I own a hosting company and I'm CONSTANTLY doing code and config work. The monitor gives me a lot of options, but at this current resolution it's just not enough room.

I'm not sure I understand dual DVI though. To me that sounds like an SLI type? dual cards?
 
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tuteja1986

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then this is your card viruseater :)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102679 $165 >> SAPPHIRE Radeon X1600PRO 512MB AGP 8X

Supports 2560x1600 and are dual-link DVI

also they have

Avivo = Avivo converter fastest i have seen and really good and i use it convert my video to play on my PSP/IPOD Video :) , can convert 25min video in arround 2mins
Vido acceleration of :MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and (H.264@720P)
 
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imported_viruseater

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Originally posted by: tuteja1986
then this is your card viruseater :)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102679 $165 >> SAPPHIRE Radeon X1600PRO 512MB AGP 8X

Supports 2560x1600 and are dual-link DVI

also they have

Avivo = Avivo converter fastest i have seen and really good and i use it convert my video to play on my PSP/IPOD Video :) , can convert 25min video in arround 2mins
Vido acceleration of :MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and (H.264@720P)
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Yeah that's what I figured. Funny you linked me there, I was looking at that exact card while waiting for a reply.

For 25 bucks I'll take the other 256MB and get the 512MB. Makes sense. Then I'll sell my 7800GS when it gets here. Shouldn't be hard, the cards are brand new.
 
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imported_viruseater

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Originally posted by: crazydingo
If you arent gaming at that resolution, X1600 is your safest (& cheapest) bet.

Originally posted by: viruseater
I'm not sure I understand dual DVI though. To me that sounds like an SLI type? dual cards?
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Its just a port, not dual cards: http://www.apple.com/displays/digital.html

Note: Its Dual Link DVI, Dual DVI is different.
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Ahhh, your note at the bottom clicked. Now I understand.

Thanks!
 
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imported_viruseater

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Originally posted by: tuteja1986
then this is your card viruseater :)


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102679 $165 >> SAPPHIRE Radeon X1600PRO 512MB AGP 8X

Supports 2560x1600 and are dual-link DVI

also they have

Avivo = Avivo converter fastest i have seen and really good and i use it convert my video to play on my PSP/IPOD Video :) , can convert 25min video in arround 2mins
Vido acceleration of :MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, WMV9, VC-1, and (H.264@720P)
Click to expand...



Just wanted to follow up.

I ordered that card today having it shipped overnight. the 7800 will be here tomorrow too. but since I'd like to get my money back out of it (understanding i'll lose probably 20 bucks to fees) I am putting it on ebay. Since I'm offering it sealed, I can't open it to test.

Better safe than sorry.
 
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imported_viruseater

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One more follow up.

I got the card today and installed it. I'd forgotten what a pain in the butt it is to go from NVidia to ATI. but it takes awhile to get rid of all the NV stuff. and it's actually confusing because this board is an nforce4 and it's easy to uninstall the wrong item :)

Anyway, I got the monitor up to 2500X1600 but I can't for the life of me figure out how anyone could live with that. it's just unbelievably unusable at that resolution.

As you can see here there's no way it would be useful that high. At least not for normal operation.

http://www.e-places.net/stuff/dt1.gif

Anyway, I'm glad I followed your advice. I do get some slight jitters at high res but at the resolution it's no wonder why.

Thanks again.
 
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