Okay, you were all new to the game at one point... Can you guys help someone "new" to the high-end graphics card game? I've used plenty of computers, and plenty of video... so why don't I get this? I'd like to get an HIS 4850 ICE-Q card, and I'd like to use a very high end monitor on the other end... NEC MultiSync 2690WUXi 25.5" Widescreen It has: 1 analog input (VGA) 2 digital inputs (DVI-I and DVI-D) I see from HIS's website that none of the cards I'm looking for seem to be intended for VGA or DVI... What? Since the HIS card has two DVI ports on the back end, why would HIS indicate no DVI support on their website? (Their very telling check-mark is missing on both DVI and VGA). What am I missing? Have I had too much coffee here? Will someone please calibrate my brain-pan on this? Thanks - Stamp
I imagine all newer graphics cards will support DVI and VGA (from an adapter), why it says that it doesn't support DVI is news to me. Based on what I can see on the pictures of the HIS 4850 ICE-Q it does indeed support DVI, two of them to be exact, it also comes with a DVI to VGA Adapter. Keep in mind if you buy that graphics card you will need a 6-pin PCI-e connector and a minimum of 450watt power supply (Recommended by HIS).
its not listed as DVI or VGA becuase all new cards are native DVI, and almost certainly come with a DVI to VGA adapter.
Yeah, I'm assuming that HIS left it out because only a chucklehead like me would ask... Looking for a 4850 that says relatively (I'm using the term loosely) cool... Thanks for the response...
I've worked with computers for some time, but never built my own. After doing a load of research I decided I'd get a fix on the MOB and then go straight to the power supply. Advice is well taken... thanks
Your welcome, If you have more questions just ask in this topic and I'll try to help you, besides that Good Luck with your first build (if your attempting one), I'm sure you'll do fine, it's pretty straight forward once you get the motherboard in.
Thanks you guys. I'm ready to go... Build: INTEL I7 Board with 920 processor 6 GB Ram Hyper Osiris Case - stock fans removed and replaced with Noctua NF-S1200's Corsair HX620HV PSU Stock cpu cooler pulled and replaced wtih Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 - 1 fan WD Velociraptor 150 GB 10,000 for OS and programs WD Black 1 TB 7200 HIS Hightech H485QT512P Radeon HD 4850 512MB (soon) (Maybe the QX...) SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe ASUS Black Blu-Ray DVD Combo Drive SATA Monitor: NEC MultiSync 2690WUXi 25.5" Widescreen NO overclocking... high-end photo edits, Adobe CS and training applications (captivate/camtasia), Flash and sound for someone working the NEWGROUNDS.COM site (one of the first flash contributors). And of course occasional gaming. Ironic that I paid much more cash to (D)hell for a system that was half as capable. Never again, and I have no compassion for Apple. They ask too much for what they give... Later - and T-H-A-N-K-S STAMP
God damn I'm jealous, video card seems out of place in that list though, it seems as if you should be running something like a 4870 X2 or GTX 295 with that build, but still I want it.
I'd say you amp it up and get at least Sapphire's HD4870... I mean you have such an amazing setup and the only thing that's limiting it is the GPU.
I know, I keep drifting over to a 4870. That DDR5 RAM on the board must make it smoke... (literally, with some manufacturers...) I'll give it some thought. The GPU is the last thing I'm going to pick up. I really appreciate this forum - lots of good feedback and info. bit-tech has a pretty good read on products as well...
They do like to help. I'm going to echo what other people have said. A 4850 is kind of weak for a 25"monitor. unless you dont mind turning details down.
Update on the system Thanks for the feedback, guys. I think the GPU will fit the monitor. Don't remember if I made it clear - no intention of gaming, and no overclocking. That said, though: I'll give your advice some hard thought and shoot for at least a 4870 down the road. I've had some advice to try the GTI-260 or 280, but the GPU isn't as important to me as RAM, a solid CPU, and a lot of speed on the HD. I'm into Photoshop, Illustrator, Camtasia, Captivate, sound, occasional movies, and perhaps a game or two. The monitor was chosen specifically for the wide Gamut and good contrast. And, of course, the work area. About the fans: fired the system up when it was put together and man - the Noctua fans make a huge difference. I added the Noctua CPU fan built for the 1366 processor and it's dynamite. The cooling on the HIS card keeps this rascal at around 40 on idle. Could NOT be happier so far. If you guy can scrape the cash up, Noctua fans are hard to beat. Later - Stamp
