[theone964]

I just built a new HTPC:
AMD II X2 3.0GHz Regor 250
JetWay JMA3-880GP-LF AM3 AMD 880G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as...6813153191
EVGA GT430.

I read multiple times in the forums not to buy ATI if you are using Linux and that the GT430 are the best cards to get.

So I listened to that advise and bought the above setup, going with AMD because I've always used AMD and never had any problems. Well I didn't realize that the stupid motherboard has an ATI Radeon HD 4250 Onboard Video Chipset.

My question is...am i going to run into problems with the onboard video even though im going to have the GT430 plugged in there?

I just realised that nearly every single (98%) AM3 motherboard has a ATI video chipset

[darkscout]

No.

[theone964]

thanks, another quick question although i believe i already know the answer to this one. Will i run into problems if i ever decide to take out the GT430 and plus the HDMI cable directly into the HDMI on the Motherboard?

[theone964]

OH btw Darkscout...i just realised...it's your signature that made it sink in for me:

"If you plan on building an Linux HTPC. DO NOT BUY ATI. Just don't. We're tired of seeing threads with your "awesome build" that stutters on 1080p. READ before you buy."