Cheap Linux-compatible GPU for a server

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We were recently buying parts for our new server when we discovered that our CPU doesn't have integrated graphics (the mobo doesn't even have a HDMI/dvi/VGA port or anything). So we basically need the cheapest possible graphics card which runs with FOSS graphics drivers on Linux. We basically don't need anything sophisticated graphically. Thanks!
 
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The Radeon HD 5450 is an okay basic video card, and you could probably find it used for even cheaper. I have one laying around, PM me if you're interested. I'd sell it for $15 plus $5 shipping. (United States)

I have used it in Linux before, and I think I had issues in Ubuntu 12.10, where the card overheated with the open source Nouveau (i think?) drivers. As soon as I switched to the...
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The Radeon HD 5450 is an okay basic video card, and you could probably find it used for even cheaper. I have one laying around, PM me if you're interested. I'd sell it for $15 plus $5 shipping. (United States)

I have used it in Linux before, and I think I had issues in Ubuntu 12.10, where the card overheated with the open source Nouveau (i think?) drivers. As soon as I switched to the AMD Radeon free drivers, that issue was gone. I think 13.04 and above fixed it.
 
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