video card question

[biss03]

How can you check your pc to see what video card it has? i read the post with suggestions on which ones work for mastercam, and now i'm curious as to which one i have. This could be why my system seems to be running unusual.

[Zero]

Start/Settings/Control Panel/Display/Settings/Advanced.

 

That's the way I do it with win2k

 

[ 08-19-2002, 08:58 AM: Message edited by: Zero ]

[Bullines]

One simple way is the following:

 

1. Right-click on your Windows desktop (while your mouse is not over an icon) and select Properties from the context menu that appears to display the Display Properties dialog

2. In the Display Properties dialog, click on the Settings tab.

3. Your video card will be displayed in the area enclosed by the red circle below.

 

[biss03]

thanks!! that was quick. Now is the following a good card for Mastercam?

 

Nvidia Riva TNT2 model 64pro 32mb

[cadcam]

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Nvidia Riva TNT2 model 64pro 32mb

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This card is a real low card and min for MC I have found you need to turn down the performence with this card.

But for a good performence do not expect alot.

[Bullines]

It was a good card four years ago, but not by today's standards.

[cadcam]

I agree Bullines in say version 6 or 7 but now that the computer and MC has grown need a little more card.

[biss03]

ok. any specific suggustions for the Nvidia series or should i look something else.

[Bullines]

If you'd prefer to stick with nVidia-based cards (it's a good idea ), you could make a decision based on budget. If your budget is big, an nVidia Quadro 4 XGL series card would be good. If your budget isn't as big, an nVidia GeForce4 Ti series card would get the job done.

 

Note: Avoid GeForce cards from Visiontek. They just recently went out of business.

[Smit]

I never hear anybody comment on the card that is in my computer, a 3D labs Wildcat III 6110. How does it compare with the Quadro4 XGL performance wise? I know it's pricey...

[cadcam]

You have a really nice card so don't missplace that one.

 

[ 08-19-2002, 12:45 PM: Message edited by: cadcam ]

[Bullines]

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I never hear anybody comment on the card that is in my computer, a 3D labs Wildcat III 6110. How does it compare with the Quadro4 XGL performance wise? I know it's pricey...

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Compared to a Quadro4 XGL, some of the Quadro4 XGL cards have a faster GPU than the 6110, but the other features are nearly identical. You should have no real reason to complain about the 6110

[John_o]

What about a Trident Video Acclerator CyberBlade XP Ai1. Any good?

Sorry, not up to speed on cards

Cheers in advance

 

[ 08-19-2002, 06:49 PM: Message edited by: John_o ]

[P_Scott]

John o,

 

Avoid cards which do NOT have mature Open GL drivers. I'm not sure about that particular card but Trident has not been a good source for cards that Mastercam runs well with. If you are experiencing weird video issues, like menus don't disappear or the cursor color is the same as the Graphics Window, or Mcam closes when trying to Verify toolpath, try turning the performance (hardware acceleration) down until you start getting the desired result. Good Luck. HTH

[Bullines]

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What about a Trident Video Acclerator CyberBlade XP Ai1. Any good?

Sorry, not up to speed on cards

Cheers in advance

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Trident? Ummm, how do I put this?