Gpu upgrade required for elderly core2duo htpc

[ThriceNightly]

Existing spec:
conroe e4300 core2duo socket 775
nvidia 7600gs passive cooled
4gb ddr2 ram

My htpc setup is struggling to playback 1080p youtube media (coping ok with 720p ok]

Looking for advice in upgrading the gpu preferably using a good pre used example off mm or the bay. prefer passive cooled.

Many thanks

 

[malachi]

I think probably changing to a q6600 would help more instead of the GPU. If not, go for https://www.overclockers.co.uk/pali...ddr3-pci-express-graphics-card-gx-03q-pl.html

 

[Poneros]

Find a cheap 750ti.

 

[Blackjack Davy]

Existing spec:
conroe e4300 core2duo socket 775
nvidia 7600gs passive cooled
4gb ddr2 ram

My htpc setup is struggling to playback 1080p youtube media (coping ok with 720p ok]

Looking for advice in upgrading the gpu preferably using a good pre used example off mm or the bay. prefer passive cooled.

Many thanks

Wow I actually had this setup on mum's PC or very like it (E6600, 7600gs)

The problem is the GPU. I picked up something cheap a GT430 I think it was for about £40 it was then, everything was great after that could even play some older games titles on High settings but basically anything with CUDA or DXVA will handle HD video just fine where CPU alone will struggle.

 

[DONOHUE07]

The rx 460 would be a good choice, you could even Do some light gaming on it

 

[ThriceNightly]

thanks all for the replies. i have previously run a q6600 though went back to the e4300 as it suits my main need well for web browsing and better efficiency/ low heat

Wow I actually had this setup on mum's PC or very like it (E6600, 7600gs)

The problem is the GPU. I picked up something cheap a GT430 I think it was for about £40 it was then, everything was great after that could even play some older games titles on High settings but basically anything with CUDA or DXVA will handle HD video just fine where CPU alone will struggle.

Thanks noted about cuda/dxva capable which will hopefully take workload off cpu.. do not game on this as have dedicated console. in. price £15-20 will suit my budget for this system. will keep a look out for a Used silent version of the gt430......anything similar gpu to consider?

 

[Cat_J]

oops wrong thread

 

[eddyr]

An alt option that might be worth a look at - if its just video playback a motherboard with soldered Atom (recent gen) processor would do the job. A little bit more than £20 but shouldn't be too much second hand along with a stick or 2 of cheap ddr3.

 

[pingu666]

amd cards did better with media player classic and madvr or whatever its called

cpu wise do the 771 mod and go xeon