Re: Video card 2004-02-12 - By Harvey White
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On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 20:29:55 -0000, you wrote:
>Hi Harvey,
>
>--- In Carrara@(protected), Harvey White <madyn@(protected)> wrote:
>> On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 17:50:38 -0000, you wrote:
>>
>> >Hi Naomi,
>> >
>> >I just installed the GeForce FX 5200 Video Suite with all the same
>> >features you list except it is 128MB and supports dual monitors.
>> >
>> >I haven't used the dual monitor feature yet, but I went to try to use
>> >the TV out and I found that there is no mention of how to ue this
>> >function in the literature. Actually, the literature that comes with
>> >the video card is quite sparse: there is a quick install guide and
>> >that's about it. There is no features or operator's manual. Perhaps
>> >with the 5600 there will be nmore info, but basically I have noticed
>> >that I am on my own as far as finding out how features work.
>
>
>>
>> If you have the drivers installed, you can go to the display
>> properties.. The settings for my graphics cards generally show up
>> there. This includes dual monitors and TV output, if available.
>>
>> Harvey
>
>Yes, that's the first place where I looked. Unfortunately, no go.
This is not pretty, but some of the older cards had to have a TV
connected to them on startup, then they would use that output.
I have the 5200 myself, and I can't find the option settings either
for tv output, or whatever.
You might want to go their website and look for FAQ
Harvey
>
>
>>
>> >
>> >Other than that, I am content with the card minus disturbance lines
>> >that pop up now and then. They are the faint, soft kind that
>> >continuously roll across the screen which you see only when you
>> >concentrate on them. I have tried to change frequencies, but there's
>> >no difference. I will have to investigate this some more, but other
>> >than the above mention problems, the card has worked fine.
>>
>
>
>> Might be interference from a nearby tv, in which case, try changing
>> the vertical sweep frequency if the lines run horizontally. Not sure
>> what the problem might be, although you might try switching monitors,
>> if possible.
>>
>> Harvey
>
>Thanks. I'll check that out.
>
>Claudia
>"Selocic"
>(a newbie)
>
>>
>> >
>> >Cheers.
>> >
>> >Claudia
>> >"Selocic"
>> >(a newbie)
>> >
>> >
>> >--- In Carrara@(protected), "Naomi Sullivan" <cathlametw@(protected)>
>wrote:
>> >> Speaking of rendering and 3dgraphics --. Yeah, I'm trying to segue
>> >> this so it will fit the Carrara group. LOL
>> >>
>> >> I'm looking to get a new video card, and I saw the XFX GeForce FX
>5600
>> >> Video Card / 256MB DDR / AGP 8X / TV Out & DVI, for 129.99 thru
>Tiger
>> >> Direct. As my Birthday is coming up in a few days, I'd like some
>> >> feedback as to whether this would be a good one to ask for, for my
>> >Birthday?
>> >>
>> >> I want whatever card will work the best with Carrara Studio 3, as
>that
>> >> is the program opened and in use the most on my PC.
>> >>
>> >> I am running Windows XP Pro, and have a P4 2.4 with 1 gig ram.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks! Naomi
>> >
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