Re: Opinions on this collection of parts please?

Mark Hobley wrote:
Mark Adams <mark9117@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

OS will be Mandriva 2007.1

Check it all with a live CD, before you commit, if possible.
If you require 3d graphics, I would definately go for a card that supports open source drivers, so I would choose a different video card at this time.

Regards,

Mark.


Live CD is not an option. Would you recommend an older Nvidia card? Like say, a 7300?

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