Need help selecting graphics card for 30" monitor

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Need help selecting graphics card for 30" monitor

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I'm about to buy a new system which will include a 30" lcd monitor (not sure which one yet). I'm an online poker player, so I need to be able to disply multiple game tables at one time. Other than that, my graphics needs aren't that demanding (no other 'gaming', or dynamic displays) - strictly need the high res to be able to have 10 - 15 online poker tables displayed at one time.

I know I need a 'dual link DVI' capable card to drive the 30" display, but I'd also like to be able to drive my current 24" display from the new system as well.

I don't want to over buy on the graphics card. I'd appreciate any suggestions as to the least expensive card that would support my needs.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Need help selecting graphics card for 30" monitor

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gtx 260 or hd 4870 would be good and plenty.
You can also skimp out and get a 9600 gso if you don't want to have to worry about gaming at all.
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Are the poker things strictly 2D? As if they are, you can get away with pretty much any midrange graphics card that has two DVI ports.

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yeah something like an 8800gt would be fine for you. my bigger concern for you would be a decent processor and RAM
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