G5 video card question
HI
To coincide with the release of Tiger I am splashing out on a 2.5 G5, I have a question about the video card choice though.
I would like to run 2 monitors (probably dell 20" flat panels) at 1600x1200ea the question is "will i be able to run both monitors from the same card (not video mirroring) and which card to go for the Radeon 9800 XT with 256MB or the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT DDL with 256MB."
If i want quality 3d graphics (gaming etc) I will simply unplug one of the monitors, but day to day work will be photoshop, director, flash illustrator and dreamweaver so the screen real-estate is more important than fps.
Any answers or alternative suggestions on cards or monitors would be much appreciated.
j.
To coincide with the release of Tiger I am splashing out on a 2.5 G5, I have a question about the video card choice though.
I would like to run 2 monitors (probably dell 20" flat panels) at 1600x1200ea the question is "will i be able to run both monitors from the same card (not video mirroring) and which card to go for the Radeon 9800 XT with 256MB or the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT DDL with 256MB."
If i want quality 3d graphics (gaming etc) I will simply unplug one of the monitors, but day to day work will be photoshop, director, flash illustrator and dreamweaver so the screen real-estate is more important than fps.
Any answers or alternative suggestions on cards or monitors would be much appreciated.
j.
Comments
Far as I know, the Radeon 9800XT is older, and thus wont run as well.
Others that know better feel free to correct, but as I recall, the 6800GT's are newer, and the exuivelant on the Radeon Side of the fence are the X800's.
As far as dual displays, I think any of the cards offered on the PM could do it (even the 5200 Ultra).
The portrait thing is not something I can see myself using so that isn't a problem.
j.