Server Video Card...

[skypilot]

I want to set up an FTP server for him with some computer parts I have around. I have everything i need except i cannot decide which video card I want to use. I have these choices... I want the clearest 2D possible at 1024x768 (it is running on an LCD monitor that has a 15 pin normal monitor connection)

1. First Gen Matrox Millenium 2MB
2. S3 Savage 2000 32MB
3. Any other suggestions?

 

[bozo1]

Go with the Matrox. Even the first generation had exceptional clarity.

Edit: Well, depending on the number of colors you want at 1024x768, you may need to use the S3 card.

 

[datallah]

I dont think that the millenium 2Mb. will run at 1024*768 (and definately not at anything higher than 256 colors).

You can go for a cheap ATI card (like an Xpert@Work or something).

 

[VBboy]

For all the confused ones out there:

required memory (frame buffer) for any resolution at any color:

BytesRequired = (ScreenWidth * ScreenHeight) * Bits / 8
(dividing by 8 to go from bits to bytes)

So for 1024x768 at 16 bit, you need

BytesRequired = (1024 * 768) * 16 / 8 = 1572864 = 1.5 MB of video memory ("frame buffer&quot.

The 2 MB Matrox will do just fine. Plug 24 bits into my formula to see if it can do it.

 

[skypilot]

thanks vbboy i appreciate your help I think I will go with the matrox... has to be better than the onboard cirrus-logic 1MB!