What are some cheaper Matrox cards?

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I'm thinking of getting a PCI card from Matrox for my 2D display and all, and then using my 9800 for gaming. Is there some way I can set this in games to use the 9800?

Basically, I'd like to get better 2D quality and still have my 3D gaming from my Radeon 9800. Keep in mind this would need to be PCI. I don't have a price range, but list some of their cheapest cards that would still maintain their high quality 2D display

 

[bandana163]

G450, G550 are very cheap now. They rivaled the first GeForce cards in performance.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Those are both AGP cards, at least from what newegg carries. What about PCI?

 

[SickBeast]

Originally posted by: AgaBooga
Those are both AGP cards, at least from what newegg carries. What about PCI?

I don't think you can get PCI matrox cards any more. Try the for sale forums. I'm not even sure what the last PCI card made by matrox was. Maybe the Millenium or Millenium2?

 

[ShoooterMcGavin]

People charge an arm and a leg for PCI matrox cards

Personally I would just stick with your 9800 for 2d as well. 2 graphics cards have never sat pretty for me, it always adds a few issues.

Shooter

 

[RPB]

Millennium G450 PCI Here

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: RPB
Millennium G450 PCI Here

Ahhh! I was hoping it would be cheaper, oh well... I've always wanted Matrox quality but faster gaming speed

 

[Keysplayr]

Parhelia is about the best your going to get from matrox. Super expensive still. Oh yeah, I believe its AGP only as well. Sorry.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Matrox G200 - Dirt cheap, still excellent 2D quality, and it predates AGP so you don't have to worry about that.

- M4H

 

[Peter]

What? G100 and G200 were natively AGP already.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: Peter
What? G100 and G200 were natively AGP already.

Sheesh, I try to mix a little hyperbole in with a valid response and you're right on my case.

- M4H