Choosing a 2 monitor internet browsing video card

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swensoch

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Hey I am making my grandpa a computer that is going to be used for internet browsing on 2 monitors as a stock broker. Nothing too intense. I am not sure what video card to get. Is the saphire 4650 or is that overkill. I want to save him money so I was also looking at something like the http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127366. If you know of something better or what is necessary for 2 monitors and internet browsing quickly that would be appreciated. Thanks.

The two monitors will be 19" to 22".
 
Either one of those cards will work if you just won't dual monitors I you good graphics on them then neither is a good choice. I would go with the 4650 just becasue I am an ATI person but either card will work for just having 2 monitors.
 
you dont even need a dedicated card for that.my acer netbook can drive its built in monitor,and a 32 inch hdtv at the same time.so a dedicated card is definetly not needed for just dual monitors.unless your current only has a single output.
 
Just a monitor tip. Look at the maximum resolution. I bought 22"
monitors, and I didn't notice the resolution. So I only have
1680 x 1050 maximum.

But most 21" to 23" monitors are now 1920 x 1080.

Also for Cad$200, you can get 2048 x 1152, 23", 20000:1
contrast, 5ms.

Also, check Craigslist/local classifieds for used graphic cards.
You can get a 7600 GT for $30 or less, and it's 200% the power
of 8400 GS.
 
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Are you buying from newegg?
SAPPHIRE 4650 is $50 free shipping
If you want NVIDIA, 9600GSO is good choice, $40 after MIR
8400GS @ $33 + Shipping, I don't think it worth the money.
 
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