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For all those that have the 2005FPW, I was just wondering what video card you had. Just picked up the moniotr a couple of days ago and want a better video card. So just looking for some advice fromthe 2005 owners as for one that supports the native resolution of the screen and is WSXGA and non-PCIE.

Thanks Vit
 
What is your budget? Pretty much any video card from the last few years will suport it fine. If you don't game then something like a 9600 will be fine. If you do game then I would have thought you'd want at least a 9800pro or similar to get decent fps @ 1680x1050. If you don't have a budget why not buy an agp X800XTPE.
 
6800 GT right here. I had a 9700 pro but it wouldnt run HL2 or Farcry at native res.

$400 later - Im VERY pleased. :D
 
SoulFlow said:
6800 GT right here. I had a 9700 pro but it wouldnt run HL2 or Farcry at native res.

$400 later - Im VERY pleased. :D
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Do you mean it had problems at running in 1600x1000 ( can't think of exact #) or was the card not strong enough? I have a 9800se that performs at 9700pro speeds about so I'm just wondering since I'm gonna order myself a screen next time theres a good discount.
 
Have any of you guys tried using the 2005FPW in portrait mode with the screen pivoted?

Just wondering whether most low-to-moderately priced video cards support that or whether I'd have to pay more to get that capability.
 
DevonTT said:
Have any of you guys tried using the 2005FPW in portrait mode with the screen pivoted?

Just wondering whether most low-to-moderately priced video cards support that or whether I'd have to pay more to get that capability.
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That's done through the control panel for your card, for example it's called nvrotate for nvidia cards. I'm sure most cards can do it, even on a monitor that can't pivot. See if you have the options right now with your current monitor.
 
danbanger said:
Do you mean it had problems at running in 1600x1000 ( can't think of exact #) or was the card not strong enough? I have a 9800se that performs at 9700pro speeds about so I'm just wondering since I'm gonna order myself a screen next time theres a good discount.
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The Card itself really wasnt high powered enough to run HL2 and other graphic intensive game at 1680xwhatever (Not too familiar with WS resolutions). If you turn your res down a notch or two you should have a very playable game.
 
Those video cards are nice. But how about in a budget of between $100 and $200? Those cards picked so far are about $250 and higher. Any suggestions now? I should have specified budget before, sorry.
 
I have an ATI X800-Pro. It and the 2005FPW are components in my gaming machine. Thus far, i have just set all my games to max effects, etc and have been living the dream. No issues what so ever.
 
Geforce 4 Ti4200 here... runs the monitor at native, even on DVI. Looks great too. Wouldn't play HL2 or Doom3 in native, though. Not until I update the rig :p
 
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