The eternal question, certainly frequently asked, but still …
Which resources are available to help choosing the right graphics
card for a job? The many Linux hardware compatibility lists in
the 'net all seem to require that I already know a specific
card model for which I can then check whether it will work with
Linux.
Specifically, after a big disappointment with a Matrox G550 Dual
DVI PCIe card I am now looking for a replacement that will
satisfy the following, apparently very high and unusual
requirements:
- PCI Express card
- no fan
- two DVI-I outputs
- both supporting resolutions up to 1920x1200
- at the same time
- even if the monitors are connected via DVI
- even if I’m running Linux (preferably openSUSE)
- and even if it is a 64 bit installation.
OTOH, I do not need any gaming capability, which seems to be the
main concern for the majority of reviewers.
So how would I go about finding a suitable card? Is there a
compatibility database that can be queried for attributes
such as slot type, fan (yes/no), type and number of usable
output connectors or maximum usable resolution with Linux?
Thanks in advance for any hints.
–
Tilman Schmidt
Phoenix Software GmbH
Bonn, Germany
