Video Card Question

[srothwell]

Hi.....

Got permission from the wife to upgrade the media server!!!!

Took an old (well, relatively at least) Core2 Duo E6700 from my other machine (upgraded to Quad Core).

I have to buy another video card, PCIe. I currently have an e-cheapo Radeon 9600LE AGP. Until now worked just fine for HDTV. Not really any complaints.

But the new MB is making me change to PCIe. I am thinking of this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102630

This is a Radeon X1300 512MB GDDR2. I know it is not the best money can buy! I just want to know from other people's experience --- is it BETTER or same as what I have now (old Radeon 9600LE).

The Biggest thing for me with this card is it is FANLESS. My darn PC is noisy enough now.

I also would rather stay with ATI-based cards as I have had more luck on my media PC with ATI engine rather than nvidia engine.

So, feedback is welcome. Thanks!

[phelme]

I think you'll be fine with the X1300. I run an old X800GT and haven't had any issues through DVI. You'll probably need to spring for PowerDVD 7 to get the latest decoders, if it's not already included in the box. Does that Sapphire come with the video out/HDTV dongle? if not you may have to order one separately if your display needs a YPrPb input.

you might want to check this thread too: http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/show...ighlight=x1300

[stanger89]

I'd probably get the passive XFX 7950GT if I were buying today.

[srothwell]

Originally Posted by phelme

I think you'll be fine with the X1300. I run an old X800GT and haven't had any issues through DVI. You'll probably need to spring for PowerDVD 7 to get the latest decoders, if it's not already included in the box. Does that Sapphire come with the video out/HDTV dongle? if not you may have to order one separately if your display needs a YPrPb input.

you might want to check this thread too: http://forums.sagetv.com/forums/show...ighlight=x1300

I'm good. The TV takes DVI. That's how I"m usung the old 9600LE card now.

Stacy