graphics card for htpc...my hell

emo72

sorry guys i have an antec case with a GC but it doesnt output audio over hdmi. i want to get a card that does 1080p video and DTS-HD and TRUE-HD connected to my onkyo 607 receiver.

now it should be easy to pick one but the choice and specs are bewildering. currently have the sound connected to receiver with SPDIF cable but that doesnt do the high end audio.

i need someone to hold my hand and point me in front of a suitable card and hope fully priced between 50 and 100 euro.

this is the case i have

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/products/antec-fusion-430-veris-media-center-microatx-desktop-pc-case-with-430-watt-psu-silver

thanks

riclad

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sapphire-11166-02-20R-5450-DDR3-Graphics/dp/product-description/B0036DD4CO/ref=dp_proddesc_0?ie=UTF8&n=340831031&s=computers
this does hdmi 1080 video.
you should google a review ,make sure it does audio out thru hdmi.and true hd.
or see

Quote;

I recommend NVIDIA GT430

Its the cheapest available in NVIDIA which has the following points that you mentioned:
1. Obviously NVIDIA :-)
2. HDMI 1.4 out which can handle Blu ray 3D Video and can bitstream DTS HD Master or Dolby True HD upto 7.1.
3. yes it has DVI out.
4. It can handle Blu Ray 3D video decoding :-)
5. Cost is 59$ after rebate (without rebate 69$), refer the below link:
http://www.amazon.com/Evga-GeForce-P.../dp/B0046HAW7Y

The GT430 is worth every penny of 69$, its future proof with latest HDMI out, which is HDMI1.4.
end quote.

http://forums.guru3d.com/showthread.php?t=340210

i presume you can buy it in shops here ,or just order it online.
quote, ATI Radeon 5570 - about the best HTPC card you can get (especially if you get the silent, fanless version)
Obviously card, s with fans tend to be louder than card x that just uses a heatsink
for cooling.
see http://www.scan.co.uk/shop/computer-hardware/all/gpu-nvidia/nvidia-geforce-gt-430-pci-e-(96-cores)
i looked on amazon co uk, its not in stock there.

emo72

thanks riclad that looks the business for me.

riclad

It looks like a good card, with good audio output, options.I think 5.1 audio is good enough for most people.

desaparecidos

HD6450

Torqay

Judging from the dimensions of the case, you'll need a low profile card. And the last thing you want in a HTPC is a GPU w active cooling.

Something like this Radeon HD6450, HDMI 1.4, 7.1 audio, the works... full specs here.

emo72

its got to be the one that torqay recommended, fits in the case better without a fan. thanks for the advice guys, brilliant help from the tech guys in here as usual.