Hello, How good is this graphics card? ATI Radeon HD 3450 256MB Would it support Windows Aero? How well would it support Flight Simulator X- what graphics level (minimal-ultra high) without freezing? Thanks, Fab093

You would have to run low settings & even then, the game may not be playable. This article will give you an idea: http://www.legitreviews.com/article... And have a look at this chart...the 3450 is 2nd from the bottom: http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/... "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions" - Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction

Ok thanks but I'm quite surprised at that! Here is the computer I'm considering purchasing: HP Pavilion Slimline S3431 http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/656/863/- /7790179/Hewlett-Packard-Pavilion-Slimline- S3431-Athlon-X2-5000+-3GB-500GB-DVD-SM-Vista- Home-Premium-Desktop-PC/Product.html? searchtype=genre# How well would FSX run on that computer on High/Ultra High settings? Thanks

"How well would FSX run on that computer on High/Ultra High settings?" Not well at all...it has the same video card. You would have to turn the settings way down. The HD3450 is basically the PCIe 2.0/DX10.1 version of the HD2400Pro. It's not a good gaming card. Look at that chart again...they rank last & 2nd to last. 25-30FPS is considered the minimum for a game to be playable. No matter which game you pick, the HD3450 is always near the bottom: http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/... "If my answers frighten you then you should cease asking scary questions" - Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) in Pulp Fiction

Ok thank you. Your help is very appreciated!

How about for video editing? I do a lot of editing of home videos. We are looking at getting a new pc and there will be a Dell Studio desktop with this video card on sale soon. Thanks.