HTPC Graphics card?

[hartgeh3]

Hi all,

I have a HTPC but want a AGP graphics card that I can try out Farcry on again, has to be passive cooled.

any suggestions please?

Cheers

 

[Energize]

9800pro.

 

[Lanz]

I dont think there are any passive AGP cards now that will play Farcry good, so it would be best to get something like a 6600GT and stick a decent cooler on it, like a Zalman, as they are almost silent.

 

[Stax10]

I dont think there are any passive AGP cards now that will play Farcry good, so it would be best to get something like a 6600GT and stick a decent cooler on it, like a Zalman, as they are almost silent.

Can verify that. Used to use one of these with a zalman, gave good results at 1024x768 with near silent operation.
For the CPU (3700+), used a swiftech heat sink with 80mm fan. This waqs on minimum speed with fan controller. Made for a very quiet HTPC, with decent performance

 

[pinkeh]

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=30223 says a 7600 gs will come out on agp and is passively cooled which will be your best bet

 

[Lanz]

Not on AGP tho.

 

[pcoltrane]

if you can get a 7600gs on agp that's probably your best bet