Looking for recommendations for a silent or very quiet solution that will fit in an NSK2480.
No gaming, just Windows Media Center, Netflix, DVD, blu ray.
Thanks.
quiet video for nsk2480 htpc
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Re: quiet video for nsk2480 htpc
I lean towards nVidia cards for linux compatability, but a passive GT 210 will do everything you wish, asuming you don't need to output a resolution higher than 1080p. I am sure someone here can sugest a AMD/ATI equivalent, if that is your preference.
Re: quiet video for nsk2480 htpc
Assuming your current CPU doesn't have an integrated GPU...
The GT 210 is getting long in the tooth at ~5 yrs old. The two yr old HD 6450 is a good fit for basic video. If you are a videophile or rip/upconvert files, consider the HD 6570 - more processing horsepower and better HQV score.
Here's a shopping list of passive AMD cards.
The GT 210 is getting long in the tooth at ~5 yrs old. The two yr old HD 6450 is a good fit for basic video. If you are a videophile or rip/upconvert files, consider the HD 6570 - more processing horsepower and better HQV score.
Here's a shopping list of passive AMD cards.
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Re: quiet video for nsk2480 htpc
Thanks for the responses.
CA_Steve, thanks for the link. I didn't realize Newegg had a "fanless" search option.
CA_Steve, thanks for the link. I didn't realize Newegg had a "fanless" search option.
Re: quiet video for nsk2480 htpc
Sure. Note that there's DDR3 and GDDR5 versions of these cards.