ATI or NVidia?

[Bandit]

I am heading to store tomorrow to get new Power Supply and new Video card. Rebuilding sage server and duh, video card in current is AGP so I need to get a PCI-e one. Dont bother saying exact models, but which is better for video playback? ATI or NVidia? I do own the Purevideo Decoder if that makes a difference in your opinion and will be doing HD.

If you read this after noon eastern Sunday, don't bother replying, I will have already been to store, but thanks for looking anyways.

Still can't believe I forgot to order new PS and thought current VC was PCI-e

Thanks for your input!

[Paul H]

ATI gives more options, but as a recient convert, I prefer NVidia for performance. If you go with NVidia make sure that it doesn't share system memory. I using a GeForce 7300GTand am quite happy with it.

[lobosrul]

I'd definantly spring for an Nvidia 8500GT. By far the best h.264 acceleration out there.

[Jason]

Originally Posted by lobosrul

I'd definantly spring for an Nvidia 8500GT. By far the best h.264 acceleration out there.

Not to hijack the thread here, but for those of you who are still using AGP, probably the best (last...?) AGP card out there for HTPC use...

Passively cooled... HDTV (component...) breakout... Purevideo HD Support... H.264 Acceleration...

I got mine from NewEgg for less than $100...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814125039


-Jason