video card advice

[gcodori]

I am looking for a video card for an osx86 install - I am looking for DVI/HDMI as the primary output. This will be used on a big screen, not a vga monitor (yuck).

 

The card I am looking at is this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814127201

 

MSI RX1600PRO-TD256E Radeon X1600PRO 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 Video Card With Full Version Game Colin Mcrae Rally - Retail

 

Can anyone confirm that this is the same MSI x1600pro listed in the wiki as being fully working including sleep, etc? And most importantly - working DVI at the highest resolution - it will be used on a 52" projection HDTV.

 

Thanks!

[gcodori]

Second option I am looking at with a low profile format (considering slim case).

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16814102032

 

SAPPHIRE 100167L Radeon X1600PRO 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Low Profile Video Card - Retail

 

This also has DVI that I want - and the wiki mentions a similar card working. I am thinking of pairing this with the conroe 945g-dvi motherboard.

 

Any thoughts? Which installer would support this and is it included in the latest JAS distro of 10.4.8?

 

Thanks

[DiaboliK]

jas disks are pretty much self explanitory and the new disk has a screenshot of the installer icluded.

so once you find that all your answers would be pretty much answered.

Edited January 12, 2007 by DiaboliK

[gcodori]

As the first two posts asked - has anyone had any FIRST HAND experience with either of these two cards. I'd really like to know before getting to the install screen whether a card is supported.

 

And if there were any hints to getting either of them working would be great too.

 

Also, I'm sure sharing this info would benefit the board.

 

Thanks