>> Finally, it also appears that Nvidia does not produce video >> cards, they produce GPUs which is put onto a video card. >Exactly - the companies that you purchase NVIDIA gear from are basically >distributors. While its true that most people buy their computer gear from distributors, its incorrect to imply that graphics board makers that use nVidia graphics chip sets are simply distributors. Boards have to designed, routed, memory, BIOS code, numerous other interface, regulating, etc. components added, etc., etc., etc. The GPU defines the raw capabilites, but short cuts in memory and design can result in an inferior card. Check out web sites with graphics boards shoot outs. Not all graphics boards with the same GPU are created equal. Sincerely, Ken Fuchs <kfuchs at winternet.com> _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Help beta test TCLUG's potential new home: http://plone.mn-linux.org Got pictures for TCLUG? Beta test http://plone.mn-linux.org/gallery tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list