Question Do Add-In Cards Always Beat On-board Video?

[michael diemer]

In this case, the on-board video is Nvidia 6150SE, which is pretty crappy. For example, it will run Windows 7, but with Linux it will only run the lightest desktops (LXDE, Openbox, etc.). Thus, it won't run so-called light distros like Lubuntu, Linux Lite, etc. So, would just about any add-in card beat it? For example, any of these?

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Thank You.

 

[USAFRet]

Dedicated GPU vs integrated in the CPU?
Generally, yes.

Of course, if you have an old crappy dGPU, and a new hotrod CPU, things may be different.

 

[Aeacus]

So, would just about any add-in card beat it? For example, any of these?

Yes.

Here are the specs of your iGPU, so you can compare it with any dedicated GPU,
link: https://www.techpowerup.com/gpu-specs/geforce-6150-se-nforce-430.c2154

As for overall, unless you take the best iGPU there is, but excluding server and mobile chips, while paring it with old GPU, the modern iGPU can be better.
E.g AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has AMD Radeon 780M iGPU in it. (Best desktop CPU iGPU.) This iGPU is equal to GTX 1630 and RX 6400,
comparison: https://gpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/AMD-Radeon-780M-vs-Nvidia-GTX-1630/m2088874vsm1882491

While being better than GTX 1050 Ti. And miles better than GTX 750 Ti.

But current, modern GPUs are always better than iGPUs. Else-ways, there wouldn't be a need for dedicated GPU if iGPU would be better.

The best iGPUs currently are:
* Intel Core Ultra 9 288V (with Intel Arc 140V graphics)
* AMD Ryzen HX 700 (with Radeon 890M graphics)
* Qualcomm Snapdragon X1E-84-100 (with Adreno X1-85 graphics)

 

[michael diemer]

Dedicated GPU vs integrated in the CPU?
Generally, yes.

Of course, if you have an old crappy dGPU, and a new hotrod CPU, things may be different.

Well, the CPU is no hotrod, that's for sure, as it's a Gateway from 2009 (Athlon X2 6000+). But would the first one on that list really be better? I mean this one:

Generic ATI Rage XL 8MB PCI VGA Video Card​

 

[USAFRet]

Well, the CPU is no hotrod, that's for sure, as it's a Gateway from 2009 (Athlon X2 6000+). But would the first one on that list really be better? I mean this one:

Generic ATI Rage XL 8MB PCI VGA Video Card​

Given all these ancient parts, there likely isn't a lot of real difference.

What would this be used for?

 

[Flayed]

I think the Nvidia GT 1030 is the cheapest card that will run a 4k monitor if that is what you are after

 

[michael diemer]

Given all these ancient parts, there likely isn't a lot of real difference.

What would this be used for?

This is just to keep an old computer going, to put in the back room or something. Just enough to run an up-to-date (and thus safe) Linux distro, plus the Windows 7 already on it. Everyday web surfing, documents, etc. Nothing heavier than that.

 

[michael diemer]

I think the Nvidia GT 1030 is the cheapest card that will run a 4k monitor if that is what you are after

No, nothing like that. See above post.

 

[USAFRet]

This is just to keep an old computer going, to put in the back room or something. Just enough to run an up-to-date (and thus safe) Linux distro, plus the Windows 7 already on it. Everyday web surfing, documents, etc. Nothing heavier than that.

Have you looked into a lighter Linux distro?
Lubuntu, for instance?

 

[Flayed]

This is just to keep an old computer going, to put in the back room or something. Just enough to run an up-to-date (and thus safe) Linux distro, plus the Windows 7 already on it. Everyday web surfing, documents, etc. Nothing heavier than that.

Recycle it and replace it with a Raspberry Pi 5

 

[michael diemer]

I'm thinking of this one: Just $37.00. Also, no fan to break. I had at one time an 8400 GS in it, but the damn fan broke.

But: how do I know it's not used? As in Bitcoin mining? Doesn't say on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce...3-KR/dp/B004KABG1I/?tag=akshatblog198-20&th=1

 

[michael diemer]

Have you looked into a lighter Linux distro?
Lubuntu, for instance?

Yes, it won't run the typical light distros. Anything heavier than LXDE won't work, the display goes bonkers.

 

[michael diemer]

Recycle it and replace it with a Raspberry Pi 5

I'd rather keep it out of the landfill a bit longer. I know, we're totally trashing the planet anyway, so why bother? I just feel better.