2013-06-25, 18:21
Hi Guys
Ive had a look around here and i cant see a thread that discusses all these cards in one place, so i wonder if i could start a discussion...
I have a self built HTPC with the following specs:
Gigabyte G31M-ES2L
Intel E-8400
4GB DDR2
used to use Windows XP with XBMC 10 without issues, but that meant not HD Audio.
So i updated to win 8 and XBMC 12.2 and an AMD6450, and i now wish i hadnt!
I want to move to Openelec, and i need to get an Nvidia card so i can get HD Audio.
I see the GT430 and GT520 are quite popular for a linux based HTPC, but with the 6 series cards out now, which is the best option to go for?
Important for me are:
HD AUDIO - DTS HD-MA etc
Smooth 24p (23.976) - I realise this is never likely to be "perfect"
Reliability - once set up i want it to work everytime without fiddling about with it.
Wake on LAN - this is how i switch on the HTPC at the moment
cool and quiet would be nice too - Its a big case, but not great ventilation (origen AE H5 case)
Thanks in advance for your guidance
Andy
Ive had a look around here and i cant see a thread that discusses all these cards in one place, so i wonder if i could start a discussion...
I have a self built HTPC with the following specs:
Gigabyte G31M-ES2L
Intel E-8400
4GB DDR2
used to use Windows XP with XBMC 10 without issues, but that meant not HD Audio.
So i updated to win 8 and XBMC 12.2 and an AMD6450, and i now wish i hadnt!
I want to move to Openelec, and i need to get an Nvidia card so i can get HD Audio.
I see the GT430 and GT520 are quite popular for a linux based HTPC, but with the 6 series cards out now, which is the best option to go for?
Important for me are:
HD AUDIO - DTS HD-MA etc
Smooth 24p (23.976) - I realise this is never likely to be "perfect"
Reliability - once set up i want it to work everytime without fiddling about with it.
Wake on LAN - this is how i switch on the HTPC at the moment
cool and quiet would be nice too - Its a big case, but not great ventilation (origen AE H5 case)
Thanks in advance for your guidance
Andy