> (a) In previous CCP4bb discussions, it was stated that only Quadro cards > are compatible with Linux setups. But could someone tell me what the > minimum standard really is: is it Quadro FX380, 2000, 3800 or something > else ? The nVidia site lists Quadro 3700 and 3800 as the two lowest > (cheapest) options compatible with Linux 3D. However, different CCP4ers > have in the past mentioned the other two options as working "perfectly" or > "with little trouble". > >
Use the 3700 with the external nvidia emitters (these require the 3 pin mini din connection from the emitter into the video card) and 120Hz LCD's that don't have built-in nvidia emitters. > (b) If a monitor such as the ASUS > VG278H<http://www.asus.com/Monitors_Projectors/VG278H/#overview> , > which has an in-built nVidia 3D vision emitter which takes its stereo synch > from a DVI cable is used, can we even use the simpler GeForce GTX670 or 680 > ? > No, I've tried this with a GTX680. You cannot use a GeForce in Linux with monitors such as the Asus VG278H with built in nvidia emitters and the official nvidia drivers to get 3D. You have to have a quadro card with a G8x GPU or better. In this case the cheapest card that would work is the Quadro FX 370 (not a typo, this is a different card from the 3700). We use a Quadro 600 or K600 with our Asus VG278H to get 3D. > As you might imagine, we are on a rather tight budget. Any info would be > greatly appreciated! which require the 3 pin mini din port on the video > card. > The VG278H is not a cheap monitor. You may be able to get nvidia 3d vision kit (make sure the model # comes with the 2.5mm vesa to 3 pin mini din cable since some don't, esp. the ones bundled with 120Hz monitors) + quadro 3700 + regular 120Hz monitor for slightly less than the price of the VG278H + quadro.
