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use of PCI gfx card in server build??

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i'm looking to build a new server

aim to base the server on this mobo
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Asus-P5Q-Pro-Turbo-Intel-P45-S775-PCI-E-20(x16)-DDR2-1300-1200-1066-SATA-3Gb-s-SATA-RAID-ATX

I am looking to use a PCI gfx card such that i can "save" the PCIe x16 slots for other purposes

Has anyone tried using a PCI gfx card in a WHS build?
If so, what card is recommended?
Cheap 'n' cheerful will suffice.
Doesn't need to get "good", merely efficient. Will leave it in the server when not in use.

Recommendations please.
Using a PCIe card is not an option.

Friday, June 5, 2009 9:00 AM

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You'll need some sort of graphics adapter for installation, but there's no significant load placed on it so a cheap PCI adapter will be fine. If your motherboard supports booting without a graphics adapter (many don't, unfortunately) you could even remove it once your server is set up and seems stable.
I'm not on the WHS team, I just post a lot. :)
- Proposed as answer by Ken WarrenModerator Friday, June 5, 2009 3:58 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
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