what video card NOT to buy

[Avix]

the vid card in my box (half gig Abit NF8 running FC5, sorta) is packing it in, any recomendations what NOT to buy? not much into gameing, do do a bit of Audio and Video editing.

not wanting to spend a lot of money either,

[pparks1]

For Linux I would stick with an NVIDIA card. Can get an FX5500 for less than $40 at NewEgg
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130197

Here is a GeForce 6200 AGP for about $50 with shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130008

[Paul_Vandenberg]

I just bought a new nVidia card. I like their Linux support. ATI users seem to have more issues with Linux, judging by the posts I've seen.

[Firewing1]

Yes, ATi is a good brand but many many problems in terms of support & bugs. I'd definetly go Nvidia -- And if you want just some basic gaming, nothing too much a 128MB card will be great & cheap. I can play Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 almost max quality on my 64MB card, (MMX 400 integrated, 4 years old!) so 128 will be plenty. For reference, RCT3 is a complete 3D game that's CPU and GPU intensive...
Firewing1

[Avix]

Much thanks to you all, the FX5500 on order.

[Firewing1]

not bad! 256mb for 40$!
Firewing1

[imdeemvp]

not bad! 256mb for 40$!
Firewing1
I get them for $45 no shipping and tax fees :D

[sailor]

I have a FX5200 (128 megs) that works great

[nlkrio]

better use nvidia.I use a FX5200

[Avix]

the FX5500 worked great on the old board and FC4, I upgraded to a Abit UL8 and now seem to be having problem. still working on the drivers.