Looking to turn my old machine into a HTPC as cheaply as possible. I'm planning to run linux on this system, so I'm not sure if driver support is an issue.
System Specifications:
I. Processor/CPU:
AMD 64 X2 5400+
II. Current Graphics Card:
Onboard Video
III. Display Resolution:
1080p
IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
Cheap power supply that came with the case. About 250W, it's been going on strong for 4+ years now. I might pick up one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817822006
V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
Mini ATX desktop case. I'm keeping this case, so I'm not planning on putting this into a low profile case, so standard size cards are fine.
Purchase Details:
I. Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option.
Would prefer not to exceed $40, but willing to go up to $50 is necessary. I get everything from Newegg.
II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)?
No preference to brand or manufacturer. I do want a fanless card to keep it as quiet as possible.
III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
No
IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs?
No, been out of the video card market for a while and I have absolutely no idea what cards are good.
V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Zero gaming, only streaming video from a NAS and watching blu rays.
VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase?
No
System Specifications:
I. Processor/CPU:
AMD 64 X2 5400+
II. Current Graphics Card:
Onboard Video
III. Display Resolution:
1080p
IV. Power Supply Unit Specification (Brand, Wattage, Ampage, Age). If possible, please provide a link to a website containing the power supply specifications:
Cheap power supply that came with the case. About 250W, it's been going on strong for 4+ years now. I might pick up one of these http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817822006
V. Case Specifications(N/A, Model, Length, Low Profile, Cooling, HTPC, Water, Silent):
Mini ATX desktop case. I'm keeping this case, so I'm not planning on putting this into a low profile case, so standard size cards are fine.
Purchase Details:
I. Budget? Please be sure to include currency (If not USD), retailer preferences & specify whether rebates are a viable option.
Would prefer not to exceed $40, but willing to go up to $50 is necessary. I get everything from Newegg.
II. Any particular preferences (Manufacturer[nV or AMD], Brand[XFX, Sapphire, EVGA, etc], Cooling Solutions)?
No preference to brand or manufacturer. I do want a fanless card to keep it as quiet as possible.
III. Do you plan to have any Multi-GPU solutions such as Crossfire or SLI?
No
IV. Have you previously looked at a product(s) which you feel would fit your needs?
No, been out of the video card market for a while and I have absolutely no idea what cards are good.
V. What are your needs for this GPU? Which games(If any)do you intend to play? If you have this information at hand, what are the desired detail levels?
Zero gaming, only streaming video from a NAS and watching blu rays.
VI. Do you plan on overclocking the card you intend to purchase?
No
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