Video card for a widescreen monitor

[Toolman55]

Hi,

I've never owned a wide screen monitor. I'm considering a 25" with a resolution of 1920x1080.

When purchasing a new video card, would my concern be (besides memory & other performance issues) the cards resolution capabilities (that it matches or exceeds the monitors resolution)? Or is there something else i need to be concerned about when it comes to widescreens?

Thanks for your help.

Don

[Train]

Yes, double check the res involved and make sure your power supply is big enough to pull it.

Examples:

GTX 280 -178W
HD4870 -130W

So make sure your power supply is big enough as those examples are just the video card alone.

[Toolman55]

Thank you, Train. I know it is probably a silly question but I wanted to be sure just the same.

Thanks again,
Don

[Train]

Not a bit silly!

Why I answered it!

[SuperSparks]

Just to further put your mind at rest, all recent cards can handle 1920 x 1080, or 1920 x 1200. It's only when you move up to 30" monitors that you need to be careful to make sure the card can handle it.

[Toolman55]

Thanks Supersparks.
I just wasn't sure if it was just a matter of resolution capabilities, or if there was some "special" component needed to handle a widescreen.

I appreciate you and Train responding.
Thanks again,

[Train]

You are Welcome!