Jason Tackaberry wrote:
> On Sun, 2008-06-22 at 16:09 +0100, John Molohan wrote:
>   
>>> 1. I'd recommend Nvidia for it's Linux support. But that wasn't your
>>> upgrade, naw was it?
>>>       
>>    
>> No but it's a consideration. From what I'm reading at the moment support 
>> for the common inbuilt intel graphics is getting a lot better. I don't 
>> have any need for a gaming graphics card but if someone can recommend a 
>> very cheap dvi/hdmi nvidia I've no objection. might be nice to show off 
>> the odd game.
>>     
>
> At this point in time, I'd still recommend nvidia if you want minimal
> fuss.
>
> Almost any entry level nvidia card will do fine, and DVI is pretty
> standard.  For an HTPC, you certainly want something fanless.  (Video
> card fans tend to be the most egregious offenders when it comes to
> noise.)  I can get 
> http://tinyurl.com/46xp45 for $30 CAD at a local computer shop (with a
> mail-in rebate).  This card would be quite perfectly suited for an HTPC.
>
> As a matter of fact, this card is quite a bit better than the one I have
> in my HTPC now (8400 vs 7100).  For $30, I think I'll swing by that
> store and pick one up. :)
>
> Cheers,
> Jason.
>   
At those prices you're dead right, thanks for the heads up.

John

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