Building new system, need video card advice

Sbud

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I am building a new system, mostly for 2d business applications. Unfortunately, I stare at the monitor for almost 6 hours a day so both my monitor and video card must be more than just throw ins from OEMs. I would like to have the flexibility to eventually have a two monitor system. I've done some research and am considering the GeForce II, G450 and Radeon VE. Please let me know which you'd recommend and why. Or if you want to suggest another option, please feel free. Thanks in advance.
 

Cerb

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G450 or Radeon. The GeForce2 will not be good if you're staring at it all day outside of games (unless you're willing to put a soldering pencil to it).
 

Torghn

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The Radeon VE, much better Dual monitor support than the Geforce, and a better quality picture (2d and 3d) than the G450.
 

Shmorq

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The Matrox G450 if you plan on running both monitors at 1600x1200. This can be done up to 85 Hz.

I believe the Radeon VE only does 1280x1024 on the second monitor output.