Need to replace GPU (9800GX2)

[grantsmith82]

Hi all,
I need to replace my GPU (Nvidea MSI 9800GX2)

i need something that is going to be same spec or better (for as cheap as possible) and has to have the spdif (2pin) input to run the sound through the gpu and out of the HDMI.

the reason i need a replacement is that my 3 pins on my spdif output on my MB is not laballed and i must have connected it to power pin (rather than ground)
which caused the lead to instantaniously melt/smoke.

this caused the little 2pin connection clip on the gpu to melt. so i can actually plug the 2pin spdif cable in either way (im not sure which way it should be) the pins are still there but i feel it maybe a little unsafe now.

on a side note can someone advise which way the plug should go in (black wire on left or right?)

 

[grantsmith82]

do they both have the spdif input on them? can someone also advise which way they plug in so i can ensure i have mine plugged in the correct way round

 

[grantsmith82]

budget as cheap as poss lol i guess you pay for what you get..
whats a SPU?? this illiminates the need to run a spdif from the MB into the GPU?
and will output sound (and video) from the hdmi out of the gpu?

 

[grantsmith82]

so what cards dont require a spdif cable at all as james mentioned?

can someone also confirm the coloured wires for the left/ right pin on the spdif connector