[mythtv-users] Want to be sure which PCI nVidia cards supportXvMC...

[Harry Orenstein]

> Thanks! Now I guess I just have to decide which FX5200 to get.
> Unfortunately , it looks like PCI cards cost almost double of AGP ones, so
> I'm looking at about $70.
>
> I'd like one that does not have a fan because of noise, but I'm not sure
> about the overheating issue. Considering that I'm only using the card for
> XvMC and not 3d games, would the heat produced really require a fan.
>
> I know Jarod reccomends the Chaintech, but unfortunately it has a rather
> loud fan (replacable with a quieter fan or possible fanless heatsink):
> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-055&depa=1
> My other choice is a Gainward (who I've never heard of) that has no fan:
> http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-128-163&depa=1
>
> Quality of the S-video out does matter since I'm going to be using it
> until I can afford a HDTV TV.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jason


Try checking www.pricewatch.com.  I saw some MX4000 and MX440 PCI cards for 
about $47 or so.  The only FX5200 PCI cards I have seen in searching 
(regardless of price) all have fans.  I realize this is still more than AGP 
versions (TigerDirect has FX5200 AGP $20AR), but getting better.  Good luck!


-- Harry O.