HTPC gfx card

[thepharcyde]

I currently have a ATI HD3200 onboard, that handles 1080p fine but is not perfect. Microstutter/delacing issues etc

Having come from a AGP Nvidia card previously you cannot beat their ability of video quality/customisability i.e. refresh rates.

So what HDMI Nvidia card that is HDCP compliant is out there for just HTPC purposes only no gaming whatsoever.

Thx

 

[thepharcyde]

no suggestions?

 

[coupe69]

Does it have to be AGP still?

 

[Grimley]

Wouldn't have thought so if the OP's board has HD3200 integrated.

I suggest this if its for an HTPC.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showp...al DVI/HDMI (PCI-Express) - Retail (H465P512P)

 

[thepharcyde]

No PCI express HD3200 is onboard. Has to be Nvidia as ATI's are not as good for HD video Nvidia

 

[Trunks9486]

Are you sure? Every article comparing Pure Video and ATi alternative found them to be equal...

Depends on your price range anyway, personally i would go for 4650 or 4670 from ATi.

If i wanted nVIDIA i would consider 9600GT or 9500GT.

 

[Chong Warrior]

Have a look at the nVidia 8400GS, these are supposed to be a good budget card for just watching 1080p video.

I've seen them for around £23 new.

 

[Chong Warrior]

Also another thing you might not be aware of. If you get an ATI HD3450 then it will work together with your onboard graphics using Crossfire

 

[Bomag]

If you are outputting to a 1080p screen then ATI cards have no problems with 24/50/60 hz output. It is different for trying to set 1366*768 where nVidia wins.

I have both passive 4850 and 8600GTS which are fine. If you want to go nvidia and the cost is with you budget I would go for a passive 9500/9600 card if you think you are going to use Windows 7 in future.