Fastest low profile passively cooled GPU?

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Hello, I'm building an HTPC with an Antec Micro Fusion case, which only has room for low profile expansion cards.

I want to be able to game on this machine (mainly basic sports games and things that work with an XBox controller, things like FIFA and Tiger Woods)...

Can someone please recommend a GPU that fits the bill? Ideally one that passes DTS through HDMI.

Many thanks :).
 
I have a Ati HD4550 in my HTPC and it runs flawlessly, i got it from OCUK http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-245-SP

So far it has played all the games i have thrown at it but its been mainly the likes of mirrors edge, Braid, trackmania without issue.

Its also powered from the slot so that was particularly handy for me, temps have never exceeded 64 degrees so far.
 
HIS make low profile and passively cooled 5550's and 5570's.

This is the top end of your criteria,after this it's actively cooled cards if you need to stay low profile.
 
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Thanks guys. Forgot I made this thread and accidentally created another in GPUs...the outcome was that I'm going to either forget gaming and make a pure HTPC, or go for a case that'll fit full size GPUs.
 
Err...thanks :D.

I'm now building an H / Z67 HTPC when they show up, with a view to 5.1 1080p BF3 in the living room this winter :cool:. So I'll see what GPUs are available when they come around.
 
holy thread necro batman!
tbh if you're not going to order that day/week you may as well not ask as graphics cards change so often!
 
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