Hi! I'm new to the forum, I searched before asking but would like a recommendation for a video card based on my needs, so I'm hoping you guys can help me out...
I'm building a htpc, the main purpose will be to play HD videos (blu-ray, dvd, .avi/.mkv/.m2ts/.mp4 files) directly to my TV (Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100 1080p) via HDMI or streaming through my PS3/Media Server. I have a Intel D915VG mobo with a P4 processor, without RAM neither a PSU. I will put 2gb of RAM, and a 400/500w PSU, to get starting, and I am looking at these cards but I'm not sure if they are what I need, what do you think or what else do you recommend me?
- EVGA 8400 GS 512MB
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-512-P1-N724-LR-GeForce-512MB-Graphics/dp/B001QMJ8Z4/ref=pd_cp_e_2
- EVGA 9400 GT 1024MB
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-01G-P1-N948-LR-GeForce-9400-Graphics/dp/B002C94RVK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261041104&sr=1-13
Here are the mobo specs:
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/WMEOEMD915GVAGLG3/WMEOEMD915GVAGLG3sp24.shtml
Hope you can help me, thanks in advanced.
Regards,
Mario.
I'm building a htpc, the main purpose will be to play HD videos (blu-ray, dvd, .avi/.mkv/.m2ts/.mp4 files) directly to my TV (Sony Bravia KDL-40S4100 1080p) via HDMI or streaming through my PS3/Media Server. I have a Intel D915VG mobo with a P4 processor, without RAM neither a PSU. I will put 2gb of RAM, and a 400/500w PSU, to get starting, and I am looking at these cards but I'm not sure if they are what I need, what do you think or what else do you recommend me?
- EVGA 8400 GS 512MB
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-512-P1-N724-LR-GeForce-512MB-Graphics/dp/B001QMJ8Z4/ref=pd_cp_e_2
- EVGA 9400 GT 1024MB
http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-01G-P1-N948-LR-GeForce-9400-Graphics/dp/B002C94RVK/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261041104&sr=1-13
Here are the mobo specs:
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/WMEOEMD915GVAGLG3/WMEOEMD915GVAGLG3sp24.shtml
Hope you can help me, thanks in advanced.
Regards,
Mario.