Card with VIVO and Dual-monitor: Ti4200?

[Jenova314]

So just like the title says, I need to get me a card with VIVO and dual-monitor. I've been scouring through the newegg selections, and it seems like most of the Ti4200 cards that have VIVO also has both analog and DVI outputs, but does this mean that they support nView??

 

[lupohki]

To my knowledge, all Ti4XXX cards support dual monitors.

 

[AnAndAustin]

Yup. The VERY odd one can be found that doesn't but these are obvious as they only have 1xCRT and nothing else! All GF4 cards are standardised to be able to use 2 displays simultaneously and they are VERY cost effective for VIVO too! MOst GF4 cards come with CRT+DVI+TVout or CRT+DVI+VIVO so if you want dual CRT you need a converter, check this is included although they are very cheap to buy. GF4TI4200-128MB is a very good buy at the mo, but it does depend upon your current setup, future upgrade plans and your own personal preferences/budget.

 

[Jenova314]

there are no ATI or matrox cards with these features all packed into one?

 

[Logar]

I'm thinking the Radeon 8500DV but I could be wrong...

 

[Jenova314]

nope 8500DV only has single monitor support

 

[AnAndAustin]

I think you should find most Rad8500AIW will offer VIVO and dual display and are very capable gaming cards too. I know Matrox are awful for gaming but very good for dual display and image quality, not that those are significantly if any better than GF4 or Radeon cards, in any case I doubt they offer VIVO. I'd go for a GF4TI4200 myself.

Jenova314, what do you intend to do with the card? Is 3D perf important? What is your CPU?