comments- Notebook grapics cards overview

[golfmore]

Thanks for that. You just helped me get back into the 21st century.

[rVidia]

Thanks for the great overview. If I may add some additional notes,

Before you go out and buy a video card, you should take into consideration a few things. For example, if you don't have a PCI Express compatible motherboard, when looking at the video card's specifications, make sure the interface is AGP. If you buy an AGP card, keep in mind that this interface comes in various speeds (1x, 2x, 4x, 8x); the speed on the card should be supported by the motherboard. (If the speed is higher than the maximum speed supported by the motherboard, the card will still work but only at that maximum speed, so you won't be getting the most out of it.) Also make sure you check power supply requirements in case a PSU upgrade is in order. And on a final note, you may want to take a look at the cooling system that comes with the card, as high-end cards usually generate a lot of heat.

Here (http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=48)'s a good website (Newegg) with some great deals.

Also, would it be incorrect to say that memory speed is limited by the motherboard's maximum supported speed?