[CUBE] Vid upgrades:7500, 8500, 9000

[Flock Andra and Reid]

I understand that the 9000 is dual capable.  Is it also possible with 
the 7500?


Thanks for the quick response.



Reid


On Tuesday, Jun 3, 2003, at 22:54 Asia/Tokyo, Riba wrote:

>> I understand the mods needed for some of these cards are rather 
>> involved.
>
> 7500 is not so involving. You can either modify the back plate a bit 
> (not the actual cube enclosure!) or run it without the plate at all 
> which will improve the cooling. 8500 and 9000 both require you to move 
> your DC board, and that is something I wouldn't do. They also run 
> hotter.
>
>> As far as performance, are there any of you out there who might have 
>> impressions or comments?
>> Experiences?
>
> 7500 is faster than the Radeon that I currently use. 8500 is the 
> fastest one, and 9000 is a tiny bit slower than 8500.
>
>> Wish to at some point run a 23 HD Cine possibly with a smaller LCD in 
>> the future.
>
> All three of them can do it. I'd suggest you go with 7500, at least 
> that's what I'm going to do.
>
>
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