[mythtv-users] Current Video Card Recommendations

Matt skd5aner at gmail.com
Wed Apr 11 00:21:22 UTC 2007


On 4/10/07, Yan Seiner <yan at seiner.com> wrote:
> Matt wrote:
>
> >So, I'm rebuilding a new PC (old motherboard just died) and I just
> >realized that I'm going to have to get a PCI-E graphics card instead
> >of re-using my AGP 5200.  The 5200 has been great so far... but it's
> >been around a while and I'm sure it's a declining technology with a
> >limited lifespan left.
> >
> >So, what should I get at this point?
> >
> >- Needs to be quiet, no fan
> >- Best feature set possible
> >- Future proof as much as possible (what new features are coming down
> >the pipe for linux Nividia/Myth)
> >- PCI-E 16
> >- Affordable
> >
> >
> >
> PCIe-16x NVIDIA 6200 are about $30-$40; google newegg.com,
> tigerdirect.com, etc.

So is the 6200 unanimously the current recommended video platform for myth?

Thanks!


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