Building system for my sister...

[Sgt Pepper]

I'm putting together a computer for my sister when she goes to college at the end of August. I've purchased all the parts I need except the video card because I'm not sure which one to get her. She won't need 3D as I highly doubt she'll be playing any games at all.

I've been looking at an ATI XPert98, Jaton TNT2 Vanta, and a 3DFX V3 2000.

Any suggestions for what I should do?

 

[KarsinTheHutt]

ATI all in Wonder is a nice swiss army knife of a video card...

 

[KarlHungus]

I would recommend either the Matrox G200, or G400. They've got the best 2D image quality in the graphics card market.

 

[Czar]

Get a cheap 16mb SH OEM G400 because it has the best 2d, very good drivers and then she has the option on playing games if she wants

 

[da loser]

get the v3 2000, its cheapest and good enough, comparing what's in that price range. The G400 is way out there compared to a v3 2000, best bang for the buck especially with the rebate; $100 to $40 or lower. Otherwise a G200 would be nice, but you also have to get a good monitor for 2d to be good.

 

[BoberFett]

Does it need to be upgradable? If not, get an i810 board with integrated video. If she won't be playing any games anyway you can save a bit of money and the picture is more than acceptable.

 

[Vinny N]

d'oh double post

 

[Vinny N]

I'd go with the Ati All in Wonder as well.

If you go with a card without a tv tuner, definitely get one.

It'd come in handy.

 

[rahvin]

Bobberfet is right on. The 2d integrated into the i810 is really great for non-gamers. But if you already have the motherboard, any of the ones you listed would do. I would stay away from the Jaton boards though. The xpert98 is probably one of the cheapest and has VERY mature drivers at this point.

 

[Sgt Pepper]

Why would you stay away from the Jaton?

 

[chucky2]

What type/size monitor will she be using?

 

[tom3]

If you decide to go with the ATI Xpert98, i have a 16mb AGP version for sale.. I got it to put in my girlfriend's computer, and it's been a great card.. i am just gonna upgrade hers to a voodoo3 cus she started playing some games..

anyways, lmk =)

 

[ElFenix]

now that the v5s are out the v3s are dropping in price tremendously. like less than $40. there was a post for $11 voodoo 3ks on hotdeals two days ago. keep on that or another deal page like fatwallet to get closeout prices on a card with some of the best 2d image quality, and speedy 3d to boot.