On 03/28/2018 09:01 PM, Stumpy wrote: > On 09.03.2018 00:57, taii...@gmx.com wrote: >> AMD stuff is the best choice, they don't artificially hobble >> virtualization on their regular cards and they work out of the box. >> >> The reason things break and you need to re-compile every time you >> update your kernel with a new nvidia card in your system is because >> they make an effort to slow down the nouveau project and in the case >> of their brand new cards entirely block it via hardware code signing >> enforcement and not even providing any firmware blobs. >> >> There are a variety of single slot half height low power AMD cards but >> if you want something newer the only choice is the more expensive >> professional series with a fan - the WX4100 for instance is half >> height but not passively cooled. >> >> You can obtain a 54xx passively cooled card for around $30-50 but that >> is a quite old chipset (although you can install openradeonbios on it) > > Ok, 4.0 Qubes is out so I am more motivated than ever before. I took a > look at the WX4100 which looks fantastic, but perhaps is more than I > need (and more than I can afford). It is a sexy card right? I too saw the pretty blue color and it was love at first sight xD even though I know that is an overpriced card. I don't suggest buying an overpriced card like the 4100 just because it is single slot/half height or w/e I would instead get a 5450 unless you absolutely need something better. > I can do without the passively cooled part, esp if it will bring the > price down a bit (I am hoping for something in the low 100s USD). Yeah it will....you aren't intending for gaming right? I would get a 5450 or 5470 they come in passively cooled and half height. > In terms of requirements, I suppose (to simplify things) the main > criteria I have are low 100s USD, low profile, and at least two ports, > though 4 would like the WX4100 would of course be awesome. I am > totally open to used, and am not looking for bleeding edge. Get a 5450 for $30 bucks I sugg
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