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Re: Graphics - Radeon HD 5000 lock-ups



On Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:57:19 +0200, C. Hurschler wrote:

> I've been using a Radeon HD 5000 Graphics card with fglrx (see below). 
> I have frequent lock-ups in Squeeze.

Have you tried another driver (for example, "radeon" or an updated 
version of Catalyst -now is 11.3-)? 

You can make further tests before dropping the card (review the logs for 
any specific error, disable desktop effects...).

> I'm looking for an inexpensive alternative, does anyone have any
> experience with the GeForce 8400GS?

Not with that model, but I've had only good experiences with nvidia's: 
7600GS (ok), quadro fx 1500 (ok), quadro nvs 440 (ok).

Greetings,

-- 
Camaleón


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