Graphics card for HTPC gaming

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Hi,

I have a HTPC running Vista Ultimate 64 bit with the following spec:

Intel E7200, 2x2GB Ram, 1TB HDD, DVD/RW and an ATI 2400 XT.

My girlfriend has started doing some gaming on it and is demanding that it provides acceptable performance on spore in 1920 x 1080 on the LCD TV.:eek:

My problem is that my choice of case was limited to the SilverStone Lascala LC04, due to its depth of 31 CM. This case has a TFX 300W PFC power supply and is a unique shape and cannot be changed. I have a spare 8800 GTS in my cupboard, could I get away with this?

Ideally I wanted a card that has no external power connectors as the PSU does not have the connections for these. Any idea if I can get away with the 8800 GTS or whether a less power hungry or faster card should be installed?

Cheers Guys :)
 
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