[ubuntu-za] Graphics card advice

[Lee Sharp]

On 08/16/2010 07:55 AM, Josh Brodrick wrote:
> Hi everyone
>
> I am looking to replace my current old nvidia graphics card (Nvidia 7600
> gs) on my desktop. The old card has always run fine with no driver
> problems etc. hence I am keen to stick with Nvidia.

I also like nvidia a lot.  When it is time to buy, I generally look 
here. 
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-460-radeon-hd-5570-gaming,2697.html 
  It gives a good guidline on where to start shopping.  As to the HD 
content, that has less to do with your card...  My home theater system 
does it fine with a much less powerfull card than yours.

> The second question is if I get a new card can I simply swap the old one
> out and the new one in, and carry on using the Nvidia current drivers,
> or is there anything special I need to do.

As long as they are the same class, yes...  (Meaning you are not using 
nvidia legacy)  So in this case, you bet.

			Lee