2012-09-20, 08:11
Quote:I agree that i3 + Nvidia card solves the horsepower problems. Because I want fanless, I'm trying to avoid a separate video card. Really, the only reason I'm considering the ION is the nvidia integrated graphics combines with low power.If that is the case and it's within your budget an I3-3225. Good igpu -hd4000, good power -55 tpd, no need for discrete card. Intel works great with linux. It is overkill for a htpc but it's not bad value for money when you compare it to buying another processor plus a discrete gpu.