[mythtv-users] Best VDPAU card for under $50

John P Poet jppoet at gmail.com
Sun May 15 18:20:31 UTC 2011


On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:13 AM, Michelle Dupuis <mdupuis at ocg.ca> wrote:

>  I'm investigating choppy audio/sudio sync issues on new (used box, new to
> me) front-end and I suspect my video card isn't keeping up.  I would like to
> get a VDPAU video card, ideally one without fan (passive cooling only).
>
> First, what is the best one I can get that meets these criteria?
>
> Second, what is the cheapest one I can get that meet these criteria?  (That
> won't be obsoleted/unsupported shortly)
>
> Thanks!
>


nVidia's latest/gratest HTPC chip is the GT520.

The  Asus ENGT520 is fanless, so it is silent.  It sells for $10 over your
budget, though.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121438&cm_re=gt_520-_-14-121-438-_-Product

I don't have any personal experience with this card, but it might be worth
investigating.

John
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