Video card for dual display under ubuntu

[t-ray]

I'm planning on a linux/ubuntu build, primarily for java development. I want to support dual monitors in an extended desktop scenario. The motherboard I am considering has no onboard video. So, which video card will be sufficient and have good driver support?

I don't [think] I need a professional card. The most demanding thing I might do is possibly dual-boot into XP so my kid can play the online lego MMO, and I would like to try out torchlight. Other than that, it will all be text editing and webbrowser. Little to no gaming, and no 3d workstation type stuff.

 

[lifeblood]

Since your running linux I would shy away from AMD/ATI. They don't have good linux support. As for the precise card, a sub $100 card should do just fine. I played Lego Star Wars with an ATI 3650 with everything maxed so I can't imagine the MMO is any more stressful. I would say a GT430 or 450 would fit your needs.

 

[RavenSEAL]

GTS450, no questions asked.

 

[dac7nco]

Any card from the last 3-4 years would do you fine - get an nVidia card - their Linux driver are far better than ATI/AMD. 9600-9800GT should be fine.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Yeah, GTS450 would be good. I hestiate to recommend anything older, since the price is probably comparable, for an old 8800/9800GT.