Good Card for Dual Monitor setup, but No gaming?

[itakey]

I am looking to replace an xfxforce 8400GS card that for some reason looks blurry.

I need a card that I can use for Windows only. I don't game at all, and rarely will watch video's on my computer either on youtube, or amazon video.

I run dual 19" LCD's that both have DVI and VGA Hookups.

Can someone recommend a good video card?

I saw this one is popular right now:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121235

Anyone have any recommendations? I've always had good luck with ATI Radeon's so I might want to stick with them.

Suggestions please

 

[bludragon]

That one looks good, but if both monitors have DVI inputs, I'd suggest getting something with dual-dvi that way you avoid any potential issue with crappy VGA implementations:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...StoreType=&srchInDesc=

Other things to consider might be fan noise and dvd/blu-ray acceleration. This looks pretty good (assuming you have space for a dual slot), although it is a bit more expensive than the one you found:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121243

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

I know these are bit more expensive but they are a much better investment if you decide to game.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121255

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121251

 

[itakey]

Thanks for the links guys.
The reason why I am looking is because my current Ndivia xfxforce 8400GS looks blurry. So I am looking for a card with superior 2D. I do not game at all, just work so whatever card is great with 2D is what I am after.

Bludragon, guess i'll have to measure and see if I have space to fit it. I think that was actually the card I meant to post since I saw it on a bargain site.

WaitingForNehalem, both of those cards look good as well, and I would not be opposed to spending a little more. But I do like the idea of no fan so it stays quiet.

 

[itakey]

Anyone else know of a good ATI Radeon or some other brand of card with a good reputation of crisp 2D?

I am leaving towards this card I think....am just not sure if it is going to fit in both machines that need a new card to replace the Nvidia 8400GS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121243

Anyone say go with this card for sure, or know of another decent card in the lower price range? Again, NO GAMING at all.

 

[Lonyo]

Honestly I would advise you to go with something from Nvidia.
Having used both for dual monitors (7800GT replaced now with HD4850), NV seems to have more options (especially when both are the same size/resolution) than ATi.


Other than that, most cards with the right outputs should be fairly OK.

 

[itakey]

Originally posted by: Lonyo
Honestly I would advise you to go with something from Nvidia.
Having used both for dual monitors (7800GT replaced now with HD4850), NV seems to have more options (especially when both are the same size/resolution) than ATi.


Other than that, most cards with the right outputs should be fairly OK.

I am a bit hesitant to go with Nvidia since the 2-8400GS Nvidia cards I currently have both have this blur issue.

 

[itakey]

Anyone else know of any models that are decent. How about something like this? Will this run dual monitors?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127336

I like the idea that is has one VGA and One DVI. I need 1 card for my office machine where I prefer 2 dvi's, but at my other location I don't mind one with a VGA.

Thoughts on this card?

 

[itakey]

Any other card recommendations???