Htpc graphics choice

86gtv · 7 Feb 2014 at 14:55

Just wondering do you need a 780 or similar for a htpc if you are connecting to a AVR?
What advantages come with a top spec card if I was only using it for streaming/browsing?

Nymins · 7 Feb 2014 at 15:15

None. It would be wasted if all you will be using the HTPC for is streaming/browsing.

A cheap, even fanless card will do the job.

Venares · 7 Feb 2014 at 15:45

If you have NO intention of gaming on the thing at all just stick with AMD or Intel Intergrated, they are both more than upto the task.

86gtv · 7 Feb 2014 at 15:57

So it will make no difference to picture quality when streaming 1080p to led tv? Also will the AVR upscale content coming from pc?

Nymins · 7 Feb 2014 at 16:12

Quality difference will be so small that it would be unnoticeable, if any difference at all.

Can't comment on inputting to a receiver that outputs to a TV with regards to upscaling though.

C.R.A.Z.Y · 7 Feb 2014 at 17:26

I use a Asus NVIDIA GT 610 Silent/Low Profile gfx card in my HTPC and it has coped with all the 1080p videos I've chucked at it :-)

Can be had for as little as £28

86gtv · 7 Feb 2014 at 18:12

Thanks lads great help as usual