Graphics for htpc

[shaf]

I'm looking for a graphics card for my HTPC and need some help in choosing one.

I currently have a silent passively cooled 4 series which does the job for HTPC but want to replace it with one that can handle gaming.

I understand I will probably have to go for one with a fan but I do not want to have noise when watching films. So as silent as possible.

Budget - £200 but the less the better.
Want to play: Fifa, Pro Evo soccer, racing games etc.

Thanks

 

[Gregster]

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1 x Sapphire HD 7750 Ultimate 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card £95.99
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For pure silence, I would look to one of these (room permitting). They will cope fine with settings toned down a touch.

 

[ZardoZ]

on the other end of the spectrum
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294

16db at full load!!! awesome

 

[Gregster]

on the other end of the spectrum
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294

16db at full load!!! awesome

Not realy within budget £140 over his £200.

 

[ZardoZ]

worth the extra, so dam quiet for a gr8 gaming card

 

[Gregster]

worth the extra, so dam quiet for a gr8 gaming card

HTPC's are small... I wouldn't even think this card would fit, as it is over 27cm's long and takes up just over 2 slots.

 

[mranderson]

If you have spinning disks in your HTPC I can assure you that a GPU with a good cooler will be barely heard - especially when you game. Any card that is not power hungry will do the job (had 6950's with dual fan coolers that made less noise that the 5400 disk!)

 

[ZardoZ]

HTPC's are small... I wouldn't even think this card would fit, as it is over 27cm's long and takes up just over 2 slots.

all depends on the case you are quite correct.

if its a slim case, then your limited to http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-309-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1985

if you have a full sized slot with limited space then gregs suggestions.

if you have enough space and want to game at 1080 with all the eye candy in the latest games for a 2 years or so and want it to be (i would say silent) then the only card to consider is the http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-278-AS&groupid=701&catid=1914&subcat=2294

 

[shaf]

Thanks for the replies.

I have a Antec Fusion Remote case - I believe I will be able to fit a full height card.

I have tried a 6950 but it was too long.

I want to stay under £200 as this is casual gaming - my main PC has a 7970 which is used as the gaming machine. The HTPC is connected to a 42" plasma.

 

[Gregster]

Nice case (considering similar for my own bedroom build). I would look to the 7850's/660's. They should be fine and look for what others recommend for quietness.

 

[shaf]

I would prefer a 7850 - any suggestions?

 

[mranderson]

The 7850's run very cool. Have tested the dual fan Sapphire and even duirng gaming the noise difference is minimal.

 

[inogen]

I run a 7850 mostly undervolted with the fans down at 20%. It's very quiet. Obv when gaming it's a bit louder (Still quiet), but who cares about that really?