xmastree
08-25-2007, 09:31 AM
Right, this new mobo I'm fighting with (see my other thread (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10166)) has built in video. S3 Chrome or something, for which there are no 3D drivers for linux. :down:
I know that nVidia cards are well supported so I'm looking at picking up a cheap one on eBay. The one I'm interested in is a GeForce 6200 256MB but something in the description confuses me:
Implementing TurboCache™ technology, GeForce® 6200 shares the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated video memory and renders available system memory for turbocharged performance with larger overall graphics memory.
Memory Type: 64MB / 256MB DDR2/DDR3
As long as the system has 1GB of system memory, GeForce 6200 will be able to support up to 256MB of graphics memory
Does that mean 64MB per 256MB of system RAM? that would tie in with the 256/1GB ratio, but I don't understand if this means it has its own RAM or does it share from the system?
FWIW I have 1GB on the motherboardboard.
So, is the 6200 a good board or is there a better option for under £20?
I know that nVidia cards are well supported so I'm looking at picking up a cheap one on eBay. The one I'm interested in is a GeForce 6200 256MB but something in the description confuses me:
Implementing TurboCache™ technology, GeForce® 6200 shares the capacity and bandwidth of dedicated video memory and renders available system memory for turbocharged performance with larger overall graphics memory.
Memory Type: 64MB / 256MB DDR2/DDR3
As long as the system has 1GB of system memory, GeForce 6200 will be able to support up to 256MB of graphics memory
Does that mean 64MB per 256MB of system RAM? that would tie in with the 256/1GB ratio, but I don't understand if this means it has its own RAM or does it share from the system?
FWIW I have 1GB on the motherboardboard.
So, is the 6200 a good board or is there a better option for under £20?