Nvidia drivers vs. Xfree86 4.3

[sl70]

I notice in the release notes for Xfree86 4.3 that they include support for the nForce2 IGP. I used the Nvidia integrated graphics drivers for my EPoX EP-8RGA motherboard and fried my monitor (think I should sue?). So, I was thinking of just using Xfree86 4.3 and eschewing the Nvidia drivers. What do you all think? Which is better in terms of stability, performance, etc.?

[Kiamu]

the xfree driver 'nv' is only 2D.

i had never _any_ problems using the original drivers from nvidia. and i am maintaining a network from 20+ pcs currently equiped with nvidia cards.
and the nvidia driver supports 3D.

if you do not run 3d apps i would say the xfree driver is sufficient.

to the monitor: if you enter the correct sync rates (hor. and vert.) in your XF86Config you shouldn't have any problems.

[sl70]

to the monitor: if you enter the correct sync rates (hor. and vert.) in your XF86Config you shouldn't have any problems.

I used the same XF86Config file that worked fine for years, just changing the driver name and commenting out drm and whatever, as described in the instructions. When I hit Ctrl-Alt-F1 to go from X to a console the monitor fizzed and went black.

You may have had success with Nvidia graphics cards, but have you ever used a motherboard with an on-board graphics controller? That may be different. In fact, it may be a problem introduced by the motherboard manufacturer.