the website says these specs are good:Graphics card DirectX 9 capable DirectX 9 capable GPU with Hardware Pixel Shader v2.0 and WDDM driver support. What kinda of video card meets those requirements? please help so I can upgrade my computer 2 vista
2007-05-16 15:13:27 · 5 answers · asked by skinybone91 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
Vista can support DirectX 10 so get a card that can support DirectX 10. The new Nvidia 8 series cards (8500, 8600, and 8800) do just that so pick one of those. These cards also meets your requirements, the 8800 exceeds it.
2007-05-16 15:27:08 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about all modern (anything still selling new) video cards meet these standards. Given a gamers preference and a tight budget I really like the ATI Radeon X1600 series right now. You can pick them up for the $115 range if you look close.
The other qualification that I didn't see listed that I would reccomment to you is HDCP compatibility. Microsoft has implemented a fair amount of DRM (digital rights management) that will restrict some content (like all HD DVDs or Blu Ray) to only play on HDCP compatible hardware. Note: BOTH your video card and your monitor have to be HDCP to allow for viewing of this content.
2007-05-16 22:29:15 · answer #2 · answered by hereisaaron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While the above is right on, while you are looking at video cards. try and score one that will support directX 10. Sure, you may not be a gamer, but what if you are.
ATI is releasing a value video card that will support DirectX 10 and still be under $100.
2007-05-16 22:28:15 · answer #3 · answered by JMKyler3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any card with a Bit Interface of 256 will handle it easily with atleast 256mb DDR2 ram.
Vista Ultimate isn't anymore graphically demanding than Vista Home Premium it just inculdes extra SQL internet-based security and theft protection.
For the Nvidia series i'd say a 6600GT (cheap) and above will handle Vista EASILY
(I currently own an EVGA 8800GTS Superclock)
For the ATI/Radeon series i'd say any series 9000 and above.
If you want, email me at photobooth77@yahoo.com if you want to compare cards, i've spent my whole life dedicated to keeping up with what's good and what's not in computer hardware.
2007-05-16 22:24:39 · answer #4 · answered by Rk0n 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should be on DX10 with Vista.
Affordable solution - 8600GT
More expensive option - 8800GTS
For fat wallets only - 8800GTX
2007-05-17 01:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋