DaveAtIFG - 8:25 pm on Aug 26, 2004 (gmt 0)

"Cheap knock off" no name cards and even some low end brand name cards often have poor quality DACs that significantly impact the image quality and sharpness of what's ultimalely rendered on screen. Matrox and Gainward cards are pretty consistent about not skimping in this area. There are probably others.

Before buying a cheapie, you'd be wise to compare what it displays to a more costly card. If possible, use identical hardware except for the video card.