Dual Monitor Graphics Card Recommendations

Hello, I have a HP 6005 pro small form factor Desktop PC with AMD Athlon II X2 Processor, 8GB Memory, 2TB Hard Drive and Windows 7 Professional. Key Features: AMD Athlon II X2 processor 3.0GHz8GB DDR3 SDRAM system memory (expandable to 16GB)2TB SATA hard driveDVD-RW optical drive10/100/1000Base-T EthernetIntegrated graphics Additional Features: 10 x USB ports, 1 x microphone jack, 1 x line-in jack, 2 x audio out jacks, 1 x RJ-45 Ethernet port, 1 x VGA port 1 x low profile PCI slot (x1), 1 x low profile PCI Express (x2) slot, 1 x low profile PCI Express (x16) slot, 1 x external 5.25" bay, 1 x internal 3.5" bay 16.7 lbs, 13.3" x 4" x 14.9" I would like to get a graphics card that can support dual monitors, can you recommend any cards that would be compitable with this system? 1GB if possible or more? I believe the slot can handle upto 25 watts so I would need a graphic card along those lines. I appreciate your help in advance and I look forward to hearing from you.

Hi, The below HP OEM graphics cards are available for your PC. Nvidia NVS 300 Graphics CardNvidia GeForce 310 DP Graphics CardNvidia Quadro NVS 290 Graphics CardATI Radeon HD 4550 Graphics CardATI Radeon HD 4650 Graphics Card MT models onlyAMD FirePro 2270 (512 MB)AMD Radeon HD 6350 (512 MB)AMD Radeon HD 6450 (1 GB) MT models onlyAMD Radeon HD 7450 (1 GB) These HP Quickspecs will give your more detail. Check with HP Sales for further information.

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M91p dual monitor graphics card issue

Hello,
My work recently purchased a Thinkcentre m91p - model number 7052C9U without realizing that it was not dual monitor capable. We're a small business and have no IT division so it is up to me to solve this problem for myself.
Ive been doing some research via google but have not come to any real conclusion about which graphics card I should get that is compatible and will allow me to use 2 monitors.
Can anyone here direct me in this regard? Im looking for a quality yet inexpensive graphics card, compatible with my model of Thinkcentre, that will allow me to go dual monitor.
Thank you in advance,
Brian

I'm confused, it has 2 monitor ports, a VGA port and a DisplayPort.
If you are not using a DisplayPort capable monitor, which many are not, you do need an adapter for that port, ie. DisplayPort to DVI.

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I am currently using a Radeon x1900 512MB card. It seems to work well for video editing, and I've enjoyed it. But I am really wanting to get into gaming on Windows with Boot Camp (flying and racing simulations), and although I have a lack of knowledge with video cards, I believe I can do better with what I have right now.
I know that the nVIDIA 8800GT is available. I just have a few questions about possible configurations. Please answer them all if possible.
[*] Does gaming work well with the 8800GT on Windows even if there is no official driver for it on Windows? (this is what I have read)
[*] Would I see a decrease in performance with things like video editing, etc, if I got the 8800? Does it work well with video editing?
[*] The Mac Pro has more than one slot for video cards. I am not against using more than one if possible! What do you recommend, and which cards can have two in the machine?
[*] Is it possible to use 2 8800's in the machine? Would both PC games and the Mac recognize a total of 1GB to handle gaming and video editing better?
[*] Is the Radeon 3870 a better fit than the 8800?
[*] What's the best solution in your opinion with my needs and requirements?
I do appreciate your time and feedback! Thank you.

1. 8800GT is great for Mac games, can't tell ya on Winderz.
2. A graphics card is almost irrelevant for video editing. It's the absolute last place to look for a bottleneck. Google "video editing bottleneck" and what you'll get is arguments about 2 vs. 4 cores, and how many HDs you have. Not what video card to use. Incidentally, if you want to buff your video editing speed, put 3 or 4 HDs in your Pro and set one or both pairs up as striped drives (RAID 0), then put all your software on one and use the other as a scratch/render disk. Drives are too cheap to be the thing slowing you down.
3/4. At this time I don't think multiple video cards can get you anything besides more monitors. The Crossfire/SLI setup, where two cards share the load of generating graphics for one monitor, isn't possible on Macs that I know of. Might be a hack for Winderz bootup, you'd have to research that, but you'd probably have to monkey with it each time you rebooted.
5. A bit of research on Google sez that the 8800 is a better card unless you have an older slow processor. Which you do not. So for gaming especially I'd take the 8800... although it's overkill for most non-gaming apps. You're paying for 3D power.

Need graphics card recommendation

So I've just ordered a new model MBP 15" Retina, upgrading the 2.0 ghz i7 quadcore to 2.3, and doubling the RAM to 16 gb. This includes the 256 gb flash HD, and the new default config Intel Iris Pro graphics card (no NVIDIA graphics card). FWIW, I'll be plugged into my thunderbolt display (already own) for video editing.
The new MBP is of course a hefty hit to my pocketbook. Yet, I'm still torn by the notion that for $250 (I get the educational discount) I could go ahead and add the NVIDIA 750 2 gb card, not to mention doubling my HD (mainly to future-proof it - I only use about 122 gb right now).
Is it worth it or is Iris Pro good enough for FCPX, and presumably some Motion 5, Compressor etc?
I haven't edited in years, but I have just returned from Nepal, where I shot several hours of HD footage that I'm going to be editing together with stills for a doc. I'm a writer-filmmaker, so if it comes out as I hope it will, this will be a professional sample and festival submission. I have no clue how much use of Motion or After Effects I'll need to use - in fact I have no clue how to use these, but presumably I'll figure it out. Some of the footage has issues, it was all shot run and gun, so it could be I'll use that stuff a lot.
Do I need the NVIDIA 750 card or can I rest easy with just Iris Pro?
Thanks so much for advice either way!!
Andrew

I have a 2TB backup drive and a 6TB RAID network storage. I load new video directly onto the backup drive to save hard drive space on the iMac, then copy it to the RAID for safekeeping. I can wipe it from the backup when I'm done with it, and still have two copies on the network RAID. I consider this to be the minimum for HD.
I ended up with about five hours of AVCHD footage that I had to sort through to pick out the little morsels I needed, along with some .MOV files from a DSLR. I'm not sure how much space it took up when I converted the AVCHD into .MOV files, but I started out with about 650GB available (after clearing it off) and now I have about 150 GB. That includes what FCPX generated as I edited. I don't want to go below that 150GB level, as the processing performance drops. I keep the .MOV files on the main hard drive because that's the quickest access. I keep a sharp eye on the capacity.
Fortunately I did well enough on this project that it got me a lot more work. Unfortunately, if I decide to pursue it more seriously I know I'll have to get a better system. I'm already looking at the new Mac Pro with at least 32 Gs of RAM, the biggest internal hard drive available, and a massive Thunderbolt RAID. With the deadlines I've run into, it's the only way I'll be able to get things done without staying up until 4 a.m. waiting for stuff to transfer (I got this iMac just before they started coming out with Thunderbolt, darn it). If I had to choose, I'd get more hard drive storage versus more RAM. In my experience, 16GB does OK, but then I haven't had to render anything longer than ten minutes in HD.
If you use Time Machine for back-up onto the 1TB external drive, you're probably going to have to get an additional drive. I would recommend one to two TB depending on how big your final files are. If you decide to RAID that second external drive-- highly recommended-- then you'd need to get double that. Get a Thunderbolt splitter so you can run both of them at the same time. If you need to convert the RAW files, keep those on the second drive.
Very best of luck, and send us a link to the piece when you are done. -JB

Graphics card recommendations

Hi, I have an HP Pavilion Slimline s5120y on Windows 7 64-bit with default specs and I cannot seem to find the right graphics card for playing newer games like Civ 5. I assume it is the nVidia GeForce 6150se that is causing it to lag a lot, even on minimum settings in the options. It if helps, here is all the specifications on my computer:
http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01738809&lang=en&cc=u...
I had tried another card today (GeForce 8500GT, didn't fit -_-), but being the unsavvy person I am at this, I need help getting the games to go faster, please.
Thank you.

JB, welcome to the forum.
The truth is, Slimline models are not meant to be upgraded. The small cases don't allow for good airflow. Newer mid-level video cards develop more heat than can be vented in the case. Can it be done, yes. Would I do it, no. A video card that would handle the games that you mention would require more wattage than the 220W power supply unit (PSU) can handle. I know this is not what you wanted to hear, but I don't like to recommend upgrades for these computers.
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Aperture, dual monitor, x800 card help

I am adding a 30" monitor to my current 20" monitor for a dual monitor setup. The x800 card has an ADC and a DVI port. I'm assuming only the DVI port is dual channel so I guess the 30" has to go there. My 20 inch is also a DVI hookup, do I just get an ADC to DVI converter?
Also do I slow things down at all now that the card has to control two big monitors? Can the x800 control these two monitors adequately, Aperture taxes the GPU a lot - will this slow down at all?
Also what happens with calibration? I have the GMB Eye-one. Do I calibrate each monitor separately or (if I recall) only calibrate the 30" and let the 20" stay uncalibrated for palettes and such.
-Thanks

similar setup here ...
the 30" is on the DVI port and the 23" is on the ADC using a belkin ADC to DVI connector ...
i calibrate using a spyder pro ... when i calibrate, i calibrate one monitor and save the profile with the size in the name - short term memory is very short ... the under displays->arrange i drag the menu bar to the other screen and it makes that the primary and i calibrate it - again with the size thingy ... i then switch the arrangement back and presto chango i have to rearrange most of my desktop icons - haha ... otherwise everythign is fantastic ... just make sure you turn on the monitors and let them warm up for an hour min - 2 is better for the 30" ...
so you leave one uncalibrated if youd like, as you create a profile for each ...
i have seen no slowdown since adding the 30" a few weeks ago ... and i work with 5D (~75%) and 20D RAW files ...

My 2006 Mac Pro (2.66 Dual-Core) graphics card has died on me...

After the loading screen, I usually get some form of this (Screen flickering and repeating itself) so I assume this is due to my graphics card not working properly?
I have a GeForce 7300 GT in my Mac Pro now and I'm wondering what to do now? Since I need a new GC, I might as well upgrade so what is the best card my computer can handle right now?
Also what are my other options if I wanted to upgrade my processors?
Any help is appreciated.

Every Mac Pro model running 10.6.4 or later can accept the Apple/ATI 5770, which uses one aux power cord. In the Mac Pro 1,1 (2006) or Mac Pro 2,1 (2007) they run slightly slower than their full rated speed due to PCIe 1 slots.
Be sure you get the version with Apple firmware, or it will not work under Mac OS X. Flashed PC cards will not light up until Mac OS X is fully loaded and running, making them useless when debugging.

Graphic card recommendations?

Hi,
I have posted a thread about issues I have with a new MSI R9 270X card, so hoping to RMA it for something else, but could do with advice.
I don't use my PC for gaming, but need a graphics card for rendering in video editing. Don't really mind if it is AMD or nVidia based.
I would like it to be quiet with at least 2GB VRAM. Mid range in price about the same as the R9 270X.
It need to be Haswell friendly.
Any suggestions please?

Quote from: geek450 on 06-February-14, 22:40:45
Thank you Svet,
I will consider that one you suggest. Here (UK) it is more expensive than the R9 270X, but if it works that might be worth it (The R9 270X has given me a lot of problems). I hope that the problems I have had are based on that card and not the MSI version.
I appreciate that this is a forum for MSI users, but is there much to choose between different makers of this type of graphics card?
depends on what you mean!
some makers have some differences (Custom PCB's and/or coolers) and some have non really (use the stock board and Cooler) most use the stock VBIOS supplied by the GPU maker just with tweeks for the Memory and power delivery components!

Graphic card recommendation - S20 is dying

Hello All,
I have S20 which I recently-3-4 months ago- bought it. It's SATA type with the following specs:
Intel Xeon W3520 Processor (2.66GHz 1066MHz 8MB L2) - 130W
4GB ECC DDR3 PC3-10600 SDRAM (2GBx2 uDIMMS)
NVIDIA Quadro FX 580 32-core (512MB,DVI + DP)
SATA 250GB HDD
When I run sketch-up application with 20MB and put one model on top of another model
or
When I open-up a CAD file with a size of 40-50MB
The machine is dying. Sometimes It's giving response after 1 minute, 2 mins when I am using sketch-up
Today, I upgraded winXP from 32bit to 64 bit, but the result is still same.
I would like to know your opinoins how can I increase the performance of this workstation?
The max graphic card I can install is limited to 1.5GB which is available on lenovo.com or there are some graphic cards available on the market at 2x1024 MB.
Will it help me if I upgrade to 1GB or Can I upgrade to 2GB? Motherboard will support?
Upgrading to SATA SSD would be another solution?
Please provide some feedback if you have any experience about increasing the performance of this workstation may be you have done it before?
Thanks,
Hasan

I think the problem is not because of the computer memory. When I run Autocad, the memory goes up to 1.3 from 0.3GB. And then continue to open a sketchup then It goes up to 1.7GB although the computer has room for 4GB.
Additionally, when I watch the CPU usage, one of 8 core goes up to 100% for some time and then goes down when the program continues to respond.
I think still the problem might be because of low graphic card memory. Because of that, It's using the main processor longer time and I am waiting to see responses from the program
It seems, there are better/higher memory graphic cards than FX3800/4800 on the market. Would it be better if I go one of them? 2x1024=2GB Memory cards?
This resource has also quite good data on various graphic cards: http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gaming-graphics-cards-charts-2009-high-quality-update-3/3DMark0...
Would you go with Nvidia or ATI?
Thanks

30" Cinema display graphics card recommendation

Pathetic apple customer service refused to supply me with a recommendation since my G5 is out of warrantee date. So perhaps this forum can help. I have a Dual 2GHz Power PC G5 running 10.4.10 with a ATI Radeon 9800 Pro card. This will only go to 1280 x 800; I need 1280 x 1600.
Data:
I do mostly photo work and scientific processing- almost no video
I will not add a second monitor
Recommendations please?
many thanks in advance...
Peter
btw, I bought two of these monitors, one for home and one for the office. Having spent almost $4K , how can apple refuse to speak with a customer unless he pays for support?
Dual 2 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.10) 4.5 GB DDR SDRAM
Dual 2 GHz PowerPC G5 Mac OS X (10.4.8) 4.5 GB DDR SDRAM

The AGP cards Apple sold that have dual-link DVI ports needed for 30" are:
ATI Radeon 9650 XT (one single-link, one dual-link DVI)
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT DDL (two dual-link DVI)
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra DDL (two dual-link DVI)
Apple doesn't sell these as retail items, but you might find some at
<http://www.welovemacs.com/agpg5vica.html>
There are two new graphics boards that will work:
ATI Radeon® X800 XT MAC Edition RoHS 256MB AGP (one ADC, one dual-link DVI)
<http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=3170810>
ATI Radeon® 9600 Pro PC & MAC Edition RoHS 256MB AGP (one single-link, one dual-link DVI)
<http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=3170809>
The ATI cards may also be available at
<http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/video/hardware/>

Dual Monitor video cards for HP Pro 3400

I am looking to add a 2nd monitor to my HP Pro 3400 MT and want to make sure I get a video card that will not have any compatibility issues. I'm not doing any gaming so I don't think I need anything super fancy and I would prefer not to have to upgrade the power supply.
So my questions are:
Is the HP Pro 3400 MT compatible witha PCI Express 3.0 card? 2.1 ?
How much power draw from the video card would require me to upgrade the power supply (my PC is stock, no added peripherals). Is there a way for me to determine how much is being currently (no pun intended) drawn?
Are there any drawbacks to usnig the built-in video card for 1 monitor and a new, single-ouput card for the other (vs a dual-output card) ?
Anything else I need to consider when deciding on a new video card?
Thanks.

Hi,
You might get better assistance on the HP Enterprise Business Forum since you have a business class PC.
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Graphics Card Recommendation?

I have a 30" Apple Cine Display connected to a dual 2.5 GHz G5 with the ATI Radeon 9600XT which will only drive the display to 1280 x 800.
I need a card that will drive it to the 2560 x 1600 max resolution (it's being used for Kodak's Virtual Matchprint).
Anyone have a suggestion of a card that will work in a G5?
Thanks.

Starting with the fastest:
ATI Radeon X800 XT 256MB (ADC, dual-link DVI)
<http://www.welovemacs.com/0831xeghr.html>
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra 256 MB (Two dual-link DVI)
<http://www.welovemacs.com/6613332.html>
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT 256 MB (Two dual-link DVI)
<http://www.welovemacs.com/6613441.html>
ATI Radeon 9650 XT (Single-link, dual-link DVI)
<http://www.mac-pro.com/ATI-Radeon-9650-256MB-for-G5-661-3593?sc=2&category=42>
ATI Radeon® 9600 Pro PC & MAC Edition RoHS 256MB AGP (Single-link, dual-link DVI)
<http://shop.ati.com/product.asp?sku=3170809>

AGP Graphics Card Recommendations anyone?

Hi,
I recently purchased soem software that my 128 MB AGP 8X card is not worthy of. I have spoken to Apple and they are not offering anything that is 256 MG AGP 8X, I have an early 2005 dual 2.0 Powermac... so my questions are....
1) Is there a way to adapt a PCI Express video card?
2) What would be the best card to use in regards to an 256 MB AGP 8X card that would work with my Mac?
Thanks in advance,
Sean

Hello! Look HERE to decide on a card. tom

Dual ATI graphics cards for 4k

Hi I just got a 4k monitor today but sadly my new 980 GTX didn't arrive at the same time. I've currently got 1 x ATI 5870 and 1 x ATI 5770 and this might seem like a stupid question but can I use an output on each to 2 inputs on the monitor to get it to work in 4k until my GTX arrives?
Thanks for any help

I was interested in what Barefeats said about the GTX 980 and 5k last week.
AMD R9 280+ cards can also do 4k and then you are not faced with "no native support with 10.10.0 installs" issue plus you can use Mavericks.
Also discussion on MacRumors:

Any news on G5 dual-core graphics cards?

Still waiting for something faster than my lame 6600LE. Any news?

Keep us posted doug. Carsten (?) did exactly the same as you a few weeks ago and found it helped, but held-back slightly because of the 1.1 release. Hopefully 1.1.1 unleashes the 7800 power again.
I'm in no doubt the Marketing bods in Aperture overpromised with what the 6600 delivered. I'm in no doubt someone in the dual-core G5 team needs a slap for releasing the systems with zero video card upgrades - totally unacceptable for any system manufacturer to do. Then make them available for new Customers only - talk about forbidden fruit !
As for directing people's frustrations, i use these boards to mintain visibility of the problem, the Feedback system and a time limit. I've said before despite Joe's commendable efforts to investigate, if he cannot persuade the powers in Apple to actually do something by say June 10th, then we do other things dissatisfied Customers do that Companies get embarassed about - what else is there ? Its now seven months since they created the problem and nine weeks since Joe began investigating. My bigger worry is when the new MacPros arrive our concerns drop even further down the 'top-of-the-line mac systems' priority list.
I've become a broken record on this issue (again), but until its solved, my Aperture experience very seriously degraded. I continue to put-up with it because i can see how Aperture will be an asset to my workflow in for future business. Forbidden fruit again !

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