HTPC Graphics card

[silver565]

What would you guys recommend for an HTPC graphics card?

I want something silent too. I was looking at the Asus ENGT520, but also came across the EN210 Silent card too (Nvidia GT210).

Would either be suitable? I'll have three tuners in the computer. 1x HVR2200 & 1 x HVR-3000. I will be recording up to 2 DVB-T channels at once while watching another

 

[omega21xx]

If you are looking for silent, there are HD 5450's that are perfect for HTPC's and are passively cooled. If you are sticking with Nvidia i'm not too sure which one you should go with.

 

[silver565]

I would prefer to stick with nvidia. I went off ATI a couple of years ago with driver issues. I never had any luck.

Would you consider to be on par with the 5450?

I won't be gaming, just recording TV

 

[omega21xx]

If you are just recording and playing back TV without doing too much additional playback add-ons like "smooth playback" or de-block de-noise and so on, the cards should all be fine. For just HD video they will have no problem, but the 210 probably won't release the load from the cpu as much as i would like.

 

[silver565]

Thanks for that

i'll go for the 520 then. If it doesn't work I can always upgrade. I've seen people using a 8400gs or 9500GT, so if either of those are fine the 520 should be ok as it sits between the two.

 

[omega21xx]

Thanks for that

i'll go for the 520 then. If it doesn't work I can always upgrade. I've seen people using a 8400gs or 9500GT, so if either of those are fine the 520 should be ok as it sits between the two.

No problem

 

[silver565]

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[Mousemonkey]

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