Video Card and MB suggestion?

[dazraf25]

I have chosen a MB and video card and just wanted some thoughts before I order. This will not be for heavy gaming but will be used for dual screens. One screen is a 19' LCD AOC with DVI and the other is a CRT 19'. I already have a processor (AMD 64 X2), and 1 gig of RAM. Here are my choices but would be hapyy to swith if convinced. Thanks.....

eVGA 128-TC-2N27-SX Geforce 6200 LE
(this was in my price range and offers DVI and standard outputs)

Gigabyte GA-M55SLI-S4 Socket AM2 NVIDIA

This MB was a little more than I wanted to spend but I like the options it has and I wanted to go with a name brand.

One main question is will this combo be a sgnificant jump from this ASUS MB that offers on board video?

ASUS M2NPV-VM Socket AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6150

 

[emilyek]

I'd would guess that it would not be much of a change from onboard video, since the 6200LE is one of the weakest cards around.

I would suggest the XFX 7300GT @ $85 at newegg. 256 bit memory bus, 256mb memory, fanless.

That might not be much of a change either for 2d stuff, but in principle, it would smoke the 6200, and you could play a game with it if you needed to.

 

[crimson117]

I don't think you'll find a better deal than a ~45 shipped dual-screen capable card.

If you up your budget a bit you could get dual-DVI ports, or better 3D to support Windows Vista, or both:

$75 Dual-DVI ports: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814161021

$105 Better 3D for Windows Vista's new interface: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814131007

$120 Fanless, dual-DVI, better 3D for Vista: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127211

 

[crimson117]

Actually, that integrated graphics motherboard would be a great idea. If you need to get better graphics for Vista or games, you can always add in a card later, and get cheaper too.

 

[dazraf25]

Originally posted by: crimson117
Actually, that integrated graphics motherboard would be a great idea. If you need to get better graphics for Vista or games, you can always add in a card later, and get cheaper too.

Thanks this seems to be my best route