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I am really struggling finding a new card to improve the PQ from my HTPC to my Panasonic PW7 panel connected through DVI. Currently using a FX5200 in a Shuttle PC, but just bought my main PC into the lounge and the PQ is much better - it has a Radeon 9800 pro in it.
Problem I am having is a finding a card that is fanless and quiet, but considerably better than the FX5200. Not too concerned about gaming, just film/tv playback.... and silent operation!
Really like the look of the Geforce 6 series as it has 'Pure Video' NVIDIA PureVideo
But would also consider a Radeon card if it gave better results, but nothing below the 9800 is on the supported hardware list:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/partners/dfw/partnerlisting.mspx
The shuttle case restricts me to an AGP slot, no PCI-E, and I cannot fit an after market cooler because there is not enough room in the case, and would knock out my PCI slot which I need for a TV card.
Any ideas....
Problem I am having is a finding a card that is fanless and quiet, but considerably better than the FX5200. Not too concerned about gaming, just film/tv playback.... and silent operation!
Really like the look of the Geforce 6 series as it has 'Pure Video' NVIDIA PureVideo
But would also consider a Radeon card if it gave better results, but nothing below the 9800 is on the supported hardware list:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/partners/dfw/partnerlisting.mspx
The shuttle case restricts me to an AGP slot, no PCI-E, and I cannot fit an after market cooler because there is not enough room in the case, and would knock out my PCI slot which I need for a TV card.
Any ideas....
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