Good card for Aero Glass

Yeh it seems fine. However, if you're trying to get Glass at that
resolution, it might not work. I've tried on some of the higher settings on
my card and it only really likes 1024x768 for some reason... there's an FAQ
on Connect if you have access to it - explains Glass and the cards in a
better way.

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"Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
news:OIl5pfJUGHA.5884@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

> From previous posts that I've got from this NG before, I'm assuming it'll
> be fine.
> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
> news:%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

>> We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer is
>> getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI Express
>> 16x) a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't want to
>> spend more than we have to because we're already spending $800 towards
>> this computer itself. Thanks.
>>

>
>

My current test system displays Aero Glass correctly at 1152x864 (the
highest my old monitor will support @ 75Hz). It's an AGP nVidia GeForce
FX5200 with 128MB VRAM. Presumably any later card with at least 128MB will
do.
"Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> a écrit dans le message de news:
%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
| We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer is
| getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI Express
16x)
| a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't want to spend
| more than we have to because we're already spending $800 towards this
| computer itself. Thanks.
|
|

On Sat, 25 Mar 2006 22:36:46 -0600, "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com>
wrote:

>We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer is
>getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI Express 16x)
>a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't want to spend
>more than we have to because we're already spending $800 towards this
>computer itself. Thanks.
>

I have a NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI Express 16x)and it
works fine.even in 1280x1024

Travis, I'm running the Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX, and am getting glass with a
1024 x resolution, so I think you're safe. As long as the monitor will take
the resolution, I don't see a problem.

Yeah, I'd like to step up too, but not until I build my AMD 64 x2 system in
the not too distant future. :-}

And, thanks for taking care of your mom's computing needs. I take care of my
daughter's. <giggle>

"Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
news:%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

> We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer is
> getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI Express
> 16x) a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't want to
> spend more than we have to because we're already spending $800 towards
> this computer itself. Thanks.
>

--
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Guess what? The processor we're using in this computer is an AMD Athlon 64
x2 3800+ dual-core @ 2GHz. It's an expensive $295 on newegg.com. Now the
tricky part is building her new computer, installing all of her software and
XP, and putting in all of her personal files from her old computer without
her knowing it... (The computer's going to be a surprise.) She probably
has 40 or 50GB of personal data. Her old computer is having motherboard
problems. We just ordered a new one for her old computer to make her think
we're going to fix her current one to make her happy, but little does she
know I am also going to build her a new computer on top of fixing her old
one. (at dad's expense of course.)
"Nancy Ward" <nlshawraines@nopenadahotmail.com> wrote in message
news94A646D-8435-46A4-9A0C-1AFCAF67F895@microsoft.com...

> Travis, I'm running the Nvidia GeForce 5200 FX, and am getting glass with
> a 1024 x resolution, so I think you're safe. As long as the monitor will
> take the resolution, I don't see a problem.
>
> Yeah, I'd like to step up too, but not until I build my AMD 64 x2 system
> in the not too distant future. :-}
>
> And, thanks for taking care of your mom's computing needs. I take care of
> my daughter's. <giggle>
>
> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
> news:%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

>> We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer is
>> getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI Express
>> 16x) a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't want to
>> spend more than we have to because we're already spending $800 towards
>> this computer itself. Thanks.
>>

>
> --
> Nancy Ward MVP
>

Hey Zack, I get Glass at 1400 by 1050 on my nVidia Geforce FX 5200 128 MB
AGP.
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"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Oa9ryXMUGHA.5496@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

> Yeh it seems fine. However, if you're trying to get Glass at that
> resolution, it might not work. I've tried on some of the higher settings
> on my card and it only really likes 1024x768 for some reason... there's an
> FAQ on Connect if you have access to it - explains Glass and the cards in
> a better way.
>
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> rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and
> not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we
> cleared that up!
>
>
> --- Original message follows ---
> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
> news:OIl5pfJUGHA.5884@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

>> From previous posts that I've got from this NG before, I'm assuming it'll
>> be fine.
>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

>>> We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer
>>> is getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI
>>> Express 16x) a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't
>>> want to spend more than we have to because we're already spending $800
>>> towards this computer itself. Thanks.
>>>

>>
>>

>
>

I've got a FX 6200 128MB as well, but still can't get the transparency to
work. Glass yeh, transparency no (
Any ideas?

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--- Original message follows ---
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" <andred25@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23lk9XdQUGHA.5148@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

> Hey Zack, I get Glass at 1400 by 1050 on my nVidia Geforce FX 5200 128 MB
> AGP.
> --
> --
> Andre
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>
> "Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:Oa9ryXMUGHA.5496@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

>> Yeh it seems fine. However, if you're trying to get Glass at that
>> resolution, it might not work. I've tried on some of the higher settings
>> on my card and it only really likes 1024x768 for some reason... there's
>> an FAQ on Connect if you have access to it - explains Glass and the cards
>> in a better way.
>>
>> --
>> Zack Whittaker
>> » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk
>> » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org
>> » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk
>> » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no
>> rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and
>> not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we
>> cleared that up!
>>
>>
>> --- Original message follows ---
>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
>> news:OIl5pfJUGHA.5884@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

>>> From previous posts that I've got from this NG before, I'm assuming
>>> it'll be fine.
>>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
>>> news:%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
>>>> We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer
>>>> is getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI
>>>> Express 16x) a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really
>>>> don't want to spend more than we have to because we're already spending
>>>> $800 towards this computer itself. Thanks.
>>>>
>>>
>>>

>>
>>

>
>

Hi,

As an infrequent 'over-the-shoulder-looking' visitor from the neighboring
64bit group with an Aopen Neolus 6600 256MB AGP in the stables, I can state
that the card is fab. I havn't seen the big V yet, but if the rest of the
machine is in order I'd be surprised if it would not be fine.

I just made use of your Link to the preview, Zach - and thank you for that
one!

I would hate to spread any FUD or unsubstantiated rumour, but contrary to
the maffia's habit of handing out offers that are unrefuseable, Vista is
reported to present you a choice many will have trouble saying either yes or
no, to. Go for OpenGL acceleration - and loose Aero Glass. . .or go for AG
and loose OpenGL acceleration? Can someone blow away the fog, please?


Tony. . .


"Zack Whittaker (R2 Mentor)" <admin@zacknet.co.uk> wrote in message
news:Oa9ryXMUGHA.5496@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...

> Yeh it seems fine. However, if you're trying to get Glass at that
> resolution, it might not work. I've tried on some of the higher settings
> on my card and it only really likes 1024x768 for some reason... there's an
> FAQ on Connect if you have access to it - explains Glass and the cards in
> a better way.
>
> --
> Zack Whittaker
> » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk
> » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org
> » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk
> » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no
> rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and
> not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we
> cleared that up!
>
>
> --- Original message follows ---
> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
> news:OIl5pfJUGHA.5884@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...

>> From previous posts that I've got from this NG before, I'm assuming it'll
>> be fine.
>> "Travis King" <Anonymous@none.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23WDiv7IUGHA.5172@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...

>>> We're building a new computer for mother as her four-year-old computer
>>> is getting tired. Is the NVIDIA GeForce 6600 with 256MB DDR (PCI
>>> Express 16x) a good choice for Aero Glass at 1280x1024? We really don't
>>> want to spend more than we have to because we're already spending $800
>>> towards this computer itself. Thanks.
>>>

>>
>>

>
>