[mythtv-users] Fanless video card for 1080p?

[John Marshall]

On 2/2/2016 9:31 PM, Richard Shaw wrote:
> I figured I would report my results!
>
> I did buy the video card in the link I provided. Both my Vizio TV and
> card came in today so after the kids went to bed I went to work.
>
> Swapped out the card and for now left the 340 long life drivers
> installed since they do support the 730. Auto detected 1080p and
> everything came right up. Went into the playback settings and changed to
> VDPAU high quality.
>
> So far I have had great playback and no more pause/lag when I enable
> closed captions like I had on the 8400GS. Overall system load was only
> about 3-4% with my old dual core Athlon (actual model eludes me).
>
> I'm very happy with the setup so far and would recommend this card. If I
> remember I'll respond later with a more long term evaluation.

The 64-bit/GK208 version of the GT730 is just a re-branded GT630v2, 
which I've had for a couple of years (also fanless).  It has performed 
flawlessly, so I think you'll be pleased.