3D graphic card specific and recommended for SAM460EX

[Iggy]

we had a discussion on this a while back; see if this thread is helpful to you. are there any requirements besides compatibility with W3D? do you require a single-slot card, for example? this visiontek 7750 might be just what you need: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129263

-- eliyahu

You might want to check to see if an HD 7750 works correctly in a SAM460, the driver works fine but SAM boards have some issues with higher end Radeon HD card.
The 7750 would be about ideal. It is available as both a standard and low profile card, it is relatively low draw, and its really powerful.
I eventually expect to see MorphOS 2d/3d support for this series in addition to the AOS support (and its likely to be packaged with the OS - not sold seperately at an additional cost).

I have a Radeon HD7750 installed in a Dell HTPC I have tied to my living room tv.
It works great.

[Iggy]

Yes, that card uses DDR5, so it should work fine.
Great price too.
I might have to buy one myself.
That should really accelerate you SAM's performance.

[Iggy]

This one looks like the fan will block the PCI slot also.

Yes in that regard the Visiotek card previously mentioned would have an advantage.

[Iggy]

VERY cool.
That should kick ass.
A PCI-e Envy24 sound card and a PCI SATA card would round the whole thing out.

[Iggy]

Double check to make sure the Visiontek card uses DDR5, DDR3 cards won't work under OS4.

[Iggy]

This model does use DDR5.(It is the one that I use) The next thing is making sure that the fan on the low profile card is not blocked by the PCI sata card .

One option but you give up the pciex1 slot .
http://amigaworld.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=40347&forum=33#763015

Better option but you need a large enough case  and a pcie extender cable.
http://forum.hyperion-entertainment.biz/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=2649&start=10#p32790

The PCI-e extender is a good idea. They are cheap. I have a few around if you need one.
I can even let you have an X1 adapter that connects via a USB cable to an external X16 connection (I have several of those).