[Digikam-users] Hardware Advice Please

[Simon Cropper]

On 04/11/13 07:46, Peter Mc Donough wrote:
> Am 03.11.2013 20:04, schrieb Mick Sulley:
>> I am about to build a new desktop PC.  I think the most demanding task
>> will be DigiKam and I would welcome advice on components.
>> ...
>> the quality of the graphics card will affect the performance when
>> running DigiKam.  It will be running Debian.
>> Any thoughts, experiences or advice would be most welcome.
>
> Hi,
> It might be a good idea to look for a graphics card with open GL and
> open Cl capabilities under Linux right out of the box so that your
> programs can profit from the power of the graphics processor. A good
> indicator is whether the card will provide 3D without a proprietary driver.
>
>
> Try google: debian open gl graphics card, there
> http://mgltools.scripps.edu/documentation/how-to/hardware-opengl
>
> cu
> Peter
>
>
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I second Peter.

I have seen many people come undone by buying the latest and greatest 
only to find the supplier has only catered for MS Windows Users -- NO 
DRIVERS.

Some where on the Debian site you will find details of cards that are 
supported.

https://wiki.debian.org/GraphicsCard

Pick the best you can afford to prolong the life of the Linux Box.

Remember though you need to scale up all components to match the best 
you have - CPU + Memory + Motherboard.

I also think it is important that you get a card that has Linux drivers. 
I found working with the nvidia frustrating and difficult, especially 
when trying to apply colour profiles to my dual display setup. Using the 
native driver is extremely simple.

-- 
Cheers Simon

    Simon Cropper - Open Content Creator

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