Best videocard in a Shuttle XPC?

[imported_shaw]

I know the Shuttles have a 240W PSU, but I have built Shuttles in the past that used an ATi 9800Pro with two optical devices (one internal, one external).

Just curious what people think would probably be the best videocard I could have within a Shuttle XPC and still have it run properly?

I'm trying to decide between going with a Shuttle A64 for a new system or maybe looking into some micro-ATX cases.

 

[Googer]

IS it PCI-e or AGP? Personaly I would pick something with good processing and multimedia capabilties, like an all in wonder.

 

[imported_shaw]

AGP.

I'm looking at this one. I want to keep my case as small as possible, but still able to put a pretty good videocard in there for gaming.

I was just looking at the Shuttle XPCs because they're so small and compact.

 

[JackBurton]

You can use an X800XT PE, or a GeForce 6800 GT. Just as long as it's a one slot solution (AGP or PCI-E).

 

[JackBurton]

Originally posted by: shaw
AGP.

I'm looking at this one. I want to keep my case as small as possible, but still able to put a pretty good videocard in there for gaming.

I was just looking at the Shuttle XPCs because they're so small and compact.

Shuttle owners have configured that same exact machine with a 74GB Raptor, extra drive (usually about 250GB drive), DVD burner, SB card, X800XT/6800GT, FX55, and 1-2GB of ram. Bascially, you can load that thing down.

 

[imported_shaw]

Cool! Thanks!

Hahaha, wow, I didn't know those things where so powerful!

 

[Ice9]

I have 2GB of RAM, dual RAID0 Raptors and an X800XT PE in my SB77G5, no problems whatsoever.

Beware of the SN95G5 though. Lotta problems reported with those, though I think they're all related to the NForce3 chipset - which is a dog if you ask me. I wrestled with a K8N Neo2 Plat & 3800+ for 6 months until I got sick of all the stupid little issues.

 

[imported_shaw]

*knocks on wood*