Graphics Card Upgrade for Windows Aero

[Klassickoi]

Hi, having just upgraded to Vista, I now need to upgrade my Graphics card,
so as Windows Aero will work. Now the problem, which one. I only want a
standard AGP card that will operate Aero, as I do not use my PC. for games
etc. It seems that all of the graphics card advertised, are over spec for my
requirements. Is there a standard Generic card that will operate Aero on my
machine.

any Ideas.

Thanks

 

[Carlos]

Hi,
Any graphic card from the NVidia series 6000 (stuffed with 256 MB RAM) and
up will work with Aero.
That is the cheapest line with Aero support.
A 6600 card would be a good choice.
Avoid the cards with a number 3 as the second digit, i.e., 7300, 8300 etc.
Usually the ones with a 6 as a second digit give you a good bang for the buck.
Carlos

 

[Klassickoi]

Thanks Carlos for replying quickly, I have been Hunting around the UK
suppliers and have found this card:-- Inno3D GeForce 6200 - graphics adapter
- GF 6200 - 256 MB, Would this suffice for what I need .
Many thanks Derek

 

[Carlos]

Yes, it would suffice for what you need.
On the ATI side of graphic cards, a 9600 would also fit your needs.
Compare prices and make your decision.
Carlos

 

[Klassickoi]

Thanks Carlos, for you help.

Derek

Yes, it would suffice for what you need.
On the ATI side of graphic cards, a 9600 would also fit your needs.
Compare prices and make your decision.
Carlos