>>>> Is Nvidia still the way to go instead of ATI? I use the nouveau >>>> drivers with my onboard Nvidia chipset now and they've been fine for >>>> the most part. I use a threaded ffmpeg to decode HD video instead of >>>> VDPAU so I don't bother with nvidia-drivers. >>>> >>>> - Grant >>>> >>> I don't have any experience with ATI but I still use Nvidia and their >>> drivers. I haven't had any problems as of yet. I did have a video >>> problem >>> once but it was a kernel problem. For me, I see no need in me getting a >>> ATI >>> card. That's just me. >>> >>> Dale >>> >> I've just read that Nvidia no longer makes onboard video. Has anyone >> else heard that? >> >> Are server motherboard more reliable? >> >> - Grant > > I looked around on newegg and found that there are several mobos that have > Nvidia video built in. It seems they do still make them. I'm not sure if > the video or mobos are any that you would like but they are being made at > least.
I bet that's just old stock. I can't find a single motherboard with Nvidia graphics and an AM3+ or FM1 socket on newegg.com. - Grant > Me, I tend to buy video cards. They have upgrade options without having to > put in a new mobo. YMMV tho. > > No idea on server boards. I would think they would be more reliable tho. > > Dale
