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ingeborgdot   11-15-2007 at 03:41:24 AM

I am looking at a 7600gt. Is that bigger than I need or not enough?

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starcraftfanatic   11-15-2007 at 03:57:30 AM
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It's quite good for a HTPC, and will allow for some moderate gaming if you choose so. Although I would suggest an 2600XT with an HDMI port if your going to be using a reciever.

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pchoi04   11-15-2007 at 04:51:21 AM
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I would have to second the 2600XT especially for HD applications.

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jaguarskx   11-15-2007 at 05:11:34 AM
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For HD playback I would recommend either the 2600XT or the 8600GT.

However, last time I checked nVidia's Win XP drivers for the 8xxx series does not support HD playback.

If you have no desire to playback HD video, then any card will do.

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Silver Graphics badge TheGreatGrapeApe   11-15-2007 at 05:49:31 AM
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Like Jaguar says, the newer cards offer better HD acceleration, but if you're just watching standard DVDs etc, then get the GF7600GT.

The GF7600GS would be ok too, but you would lose out on a few PurevideoHD features so stick with at least the GF7600GT if you go that route.

Personally though, I would recommend the HD2600 series, and really a solid PRO would be fine and be a better power/heat fit IMO than an XT. Don't go with the HD2400 though if you want all the nice little features like jaggie and noise reduction.

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runswindows95   11-15-2007 at 05:52:35 AM
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I'm also agreeing with the ATI HD2600 series recommendations.

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pchoi04   11-15-2007 at 06:42:29 AM
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http://www.tomshardware.com/2007/1 [...] rs_opinion

Check this article out. May help you make your decision.

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