Greetings,
I would like to upgrade video in a Dell OptiPlex GX520 (specs at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx520/en/ug/mtspecs0.htm#wp1133451)
What are the advantages of PCI 1x over PCI? I am looking at these two cards:
EVGA 256-P1-N399-LX GeForce 6200 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130289
HIS Hightech H155HMF256EL1N-R Radeon X1550 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x1 Low Profile Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161197
The only differences are:
ATI vs. Nvidia.
I prefer Nvidia because they support Linux, I can work with generic ATI drivers if I have to. This card will go into a dual-boot system - Ubuntu/Windows XP Home. The reason for upgrading is primarily to play World of Warcraft and Everquest (the only reason why Windows is on this machine) at reasonable speeds which has not been possible with the on-board Intel graphics.
The Nvidia PCI card has a Core clock of 300MHz, ATI's PCI 1x card is 550MHz.
The Nvidia PCI card has a Memory Clock of 533MHz , ATI's PCI 1x card is 800MHz.
Price - Nvidia PCI card is $45.99 and the ATI PCI 1x is $99.99.
Max resolution for both cards is much higher than anything that will be needed.
So how much does Core clock and Memory clock speeds impact video performance? Is there a clear advantage in using PCI 1x over PCI?
I appreciate your comments!
I would like to upgrade video in a Dell OptiPlex GX520 (specs at http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx520/en/ug/mtspecs0.htm#wp1133451)
What are the advantages of PCI 1x over PCI? I am looking at these two cards:
EVGA 256-P1-N399-LX GeForce 6200 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130289
HIS Hightech H155HMF256EL1N-R Radeon X1550 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x1 Low Profile Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161197
The only differences are:
ATI vs. Nvidia.
I prefer Nvidia because they support Linux, I can work with generic ATI drivers if I have to. This card will go into a dual-boot system - Ubuntu/Windows XP Home. The reason for upgrading is primarily to play World of Warcraft and Everquest (the only reason why Windows is on this machine) at reasonable speeds which has not been possible with the on-board Intel graphics.
The Nvidia PCI card has a Core clock of 300MHz, ATI's PCI 1x card is 550MHz.
The Nvidia PCI card has a Memory Clock of 533MHz , ATI's PCI 1x card is 800MHz.
Price - Nvidia PCI card is $45.99 and the ATI PCI 1x is $99.99.
Max resolution for both cards is much higher than anything that will be needed.
So how much does Core clock and Memory clock speeds impact video performance? Is there a clear advantage in using PCI 1x over PCI?
I appreciate your comments!