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Old 08-03-2005, 01:34 PM
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Buying a Video Card
I have searched through the older answers, but finally decided to just ask for more input.

I'm looking at converting an older machine (p4 1.4GHz) machine to a PVR box. I'm going to drop 512MB of RAM (maybe a gig) and a 250GB HD in it. For now I'm starting with a Hauppage 350.

What I'm trying to figure out is which video card?

I want to use DVI to go to a Sony 46" HD Widescreen TV.

I was thinking MSI Nvidia 6200 AGP

I'm looking for one as inexpensive as possible (obviously).

Thanks!
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Old 08-03-2005, 02:12 PM
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I think you'd be better served with one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125189
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Old 08-04-2005, 12:16 AM
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The inno3d 6200 agp is working for me with no tears and (after CPU, RAM upgrade) stutters. But my desktop is set to only 720*576@50Hz, YMMV at hi def resolutions.

using Sage 2.2.8 btw

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Old 08-08-2005, 02:02 PM
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I ended up buying the one stanger recommended. I'll let people know how it works out...
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Old 08-09-2005, 03:55 PM
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I ended up buying the one stanger recommended
I too bought things based on his posts -

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Use your power wisely

Cheers

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Old 08-09-2005, 07:56 PM
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Better check the last comment on that card, seems like it won't fit some Ahanix cases, and won't work with a Antec Overture case either.
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Old 08-09-2005, 10:17 PM
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My 6800 fits in my D.Vine 4.
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Old 08-11-2005, 01:39 PM
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got the card and am in the process of building the PC now.

First thoughts? The heat sink is freaking HUGE!! I mean it wraps around thecard. But it looks cool and fit fine in the case I have now
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Old 08-12-2005, 07:20 AM
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Got it hooked up and running last night finally. Looks pretty good at first shot. Didn't see any noticable skipping or studdering.

I went with Sage 3.0.5 Beta since it is a new install and I figure why not.

It did take me a little while to get the Nvidea to look a little cleaner on the TV. The desktop still looks like crap, but I'm not so worried about that.

So yea after an hour or so of working I can say I'm pretty happy

Will report back if there are any problems.

Thanks Stanger!
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Old 08-12-2005, 09:04 AM
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