Best Graphics card X1000

[danbeaver]

I've tried two of the more advanced cards out there and they both caused issues (even with the new driver) with proper reboots and odd crashes and I'm back using my original graphic card it shipped with, until there arises software that utilizes the "bad-ass" features of the newer cards.

[danbeaver]

You don't need an adapter for a Radeon 9200/9250 PCI card unless ypu desire to use the smaller PCIe slot (in which case, be prepared to spend $12 USD!!).  Be aware that the X1000 defaults to that card for things you will wish it didn't (unless the new driver negates that issue); that is why I use just the one card.

P.S., until there is a "Bang,"  I won't spend the "buck."

[danbeaver]

I noticed no difference with the StarTech adapter in the performance of my 9250 (half-height) card; but then I only had an A4000T to compare it to, not a SAM machine.  But it was used as the primary graphics card in most of my applications to the point that the basic 3D functions became less important than the better Radeon HD 9250 card (now degraded back to the original HD 5000 series card it shipped with).

[danbeaver]

You know why I never checked the polarity of my stereo speakers?  Because I can't tell the difference.

[danbeaver]

Ok, let me put in another way, "If it seems fast, it is."

[danbeaver]

reference regarding health of tfrieden

much later reference by hfj on his feelings

Despite your reference to what Trevor spoke of, it is pretty clear in his own words this isn't strictly about health issues.

#6

The first reference is from 2012, the second from August 2013; these may not be relevant as we approach 2015.

[danbeaver]

danbeaver,

The boards have even cleaned up since then. Especially with new owners.

Chris

Chris,

I was referring to the fact that old posts tend to be inaccurate, in lieu of new things occurring; given time, "Crap Happens."

[danbeaver]

As an aside, the Radeon HD 9250 I used is very full sized, takes 2 power connectors and uses up 2 slots, but in the Fractal R4 case it fits (a bit snuggly).