Graphics Subsystem
ATI Rage XL 2-D
Interface: PCIVideo Memory: 8 MB
Displays: 1 ( 1 Connector) hd15
FX 540 Quattro
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Interface: PCI-e 16x
Video Memory: 128MB DDR
Displays: DVI + VGA + 10 pin HDTV out.
RAMDAC: 400MHz Dual
3D accel: Yes
2D accel: Yes
NV280 Nvidia Quattro
Interface: PCI-e 16x
Video Memory: 64MB DDR
Memory Interface: 64 bit
Displays: 2 ( 1 Connector)
RAMDAC: 350MHz
3D accel: No
2D accel: Yes
FX 1400 Quattro
Interface: PCI-e 16x
Video Memory: 128MB DDR
Memory Interface: 256 bit
Displays: 2 ( 2 Connectors DVI-I's + stereo)
RAMDAC: 400MHz Dual
3D accel: Yes
2D accel: Yes
FX 3450 Quattro
Interface: PCI-e 16x
Video Memory: 256MB DDR
Memory Interface: 256 bit
Displays: 2 ( 2 Connectors DVI-I's + stereo)
RAMDAC: 400MHz Dual
3D accel: Yes
2D accel: Yes
Recomendation for 3rd party cards
This appears in the Solaris x86 mailing list
> I bought a few "entry model" ultra 20, but the videocard is really slow a
> the characters are not crisp. What videocards do you recommend for this
> machine ?
Did the same (entry level U20) and immediately swapped out the CPU.
Here's my two choices for graphics cards for it:
a) 6600GT (Pny makes a nice board with two DVI ports)
b) BFG GeForce 7800GT OC (The OC indicates that its over-clocked)
In terms of value, you can't beat the 6600GT. I decided to go with the BFG
GeForce 7800GT card in the U20. I would recommend bypassing the 6800
series cards, because of the high power consumption and resulting heat
generation.
Also look at:
http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2659&p=5
If Sun support is important to you, then go with one of the Nvidia Quadro
series boards.
Regards,
Al Hopper
