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11-11-07, 21:20
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graphics cards
what is your opinion on a 6600gt and a 7600gt asus video pci-e graphics cards for using for photoshop ?
or should i go for an ati x800 or x850? Hugh 
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11-11-07, 21:50
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I had XFX GE-force 6600gt PCI-e for about 3 years then in packed up on me
 up until then had no concerns with card, I have since bought a PNY GE-force 7600GT PCI-e still no concerns. But you still need at the very least 1GB ram
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11-11-07, 22:13
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lello thank you fr your reply, I have as my main pc x2 3800+ 939 with vaporchill cooler /2gig matched geil ultra ddr400 /gainward golden sample 6600gt / asrock dual sata 939 motherboard /icybox caddys /and card reader /creative audigy platinum sound card/antec server case/ dual 19 lcd monitors 650watt psu /zalmam fans, Im looking to update my much older asus athlon xp a7v333 pc 512mb as a backup pc.
Hugh
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11-11-07, 22:33
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That sound like a real beast of a PC
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11-11-07, 22:36
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12-11-07, 01:48
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Unless you're into games or 3D imaging you don't really need a high end graphics card. If digital imaging using Photoshop or similar, plus general office work and web browsing is all you do, then a simple graphics card is sufficient. Having said that, I would go for a fairly fast one with at least 128mb, preferably 256mb or more. These days a more than adequate card for doing any of the above, (plus a bit of low end gaming) can be had for less than £50 from the likes of ATI or NVIDIA! Don't waste your money unless you're loaded, you don't need to.
nirofo. Last edited by nirofo; 12-11-07 at 01:51.
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12-11-07, 07:59
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Hugh,
I agree with nirofo, the cards you are mentioning have extensive 3-D imaging capabilities, these are not used/needed for 2-D graphics applications such as Photoshop. More RAM on the card will help move things along, but you don't need the 3-D capability.
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