Re: Build 2.X AMD or Buy 700MHz. Would I notice big speed diff?

Martin wrote:

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>>
>> Only a 9 Gig 7200 RPM. My 30 Gig is a 5400 I believe. My video card
>> is an ATI All in Wonder 128. I will replace it. Probably Matrox. Not
>> as fast as nForce but I've read it plays better with Linux.
>
> Nvidia provide the best linux support. For example there are now rpms
> for Mandrake 9.1, and additional features such as twinview work very
> well.
>


Yep nvidia cards work fine with linux. I'm using a 4200Ti with dual monitors
and the drivers work perfect. Matrox cards work great for 2D (not sure
about their linux support?) but forget any 3D.

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Stacey