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refractoryman   07-17-2009 at 11:00:02 PM

I need a video card recommendation for a ASUS P6TSE mb and i7 920 cpu build. I do not do any gaming. The system will be used for general AUTOCAD 2D work and Office App's. Some video editing and photography also. I currently run dual monitors. I'd like the biggest bang for my buck under $250.00. Resolution 1920 x 1200 and greater. I thought about a lowend workstation card but I believe I can get more for my money from a gaming card? Thoughts? Comments? Recommendations pleae? Thanks.

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Silver Home Brew badge shortstuff_mt   07-17-2009 at 11:10:15 PM

Even a low-mid range workstation GPU will work much better for CAD work than a high-end gaming GPU. Here's a couple to consider:

ATI 100-505552 FirePro V3750 256MB 64-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Workstation Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814195077 $149.99

PNY VCQFX580-PCIE-PB Quadro FX580 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Workstation Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814133273 $184.99

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