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

[John Drescher]

>> 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.
>
> >From a VDPAU perspective only--no gaming, no Compiz--is there a reason
> to prefer the GT520 to the GT430, or vice versa?
>

GT520 uses significantly less power. The 430 has double the cores at a
lower clock. I am not sure if that helps at all in vdpau however.

John