2016-12-08, 18:38
Hi - I've been running XBMC/KODI on a Core 2 Quad (Q8300) Quad-Core 2.5GHz based system with 16GB ram and SSD OS (Ubuntu), a few 2TB content discs, and VDPAU capable video card. HDMI out to my AVR, then to a 1080P tv.
Everything has been perfect for several years, since 2010 actually, and continues to be perfect, but I'm considering upgrading to a 4K TV in the near future. My video card, a GIGABYTE GV-N220OC-1GI GT220, I don't believe will support 4K.
I'm wondering if I can just upgrade the video card on this old hardware, and if so what video card is recommended.
I'm also considering building a completely separate box to replace this 7 year old workhorse. When it comes to Kodi I don't have any specific budget ... I use it to host VMs for side projects and other work so I have no problem sinking substantial funds into a build. But ... would it get me much more than I have today with a more current video card?
Thanks for any opinions!
Everything has been perfect for several years, since 2010 actually, and continues to be perfect, but I'm considering upgrading to a 4K TV in the near future. My video card, a GIGABYTE GV-N220OC-1GI GT220, I don't believe will support 4K.
I'm wondering if I can just upgrade the video card on this old hardware, and if so what video card is recommended.
I'm also considering building a completely separate box to replace this 7 year old workhorse. When it comes to Kodi I don't have any specific budget ... I use it to host VMs for side projects and other work so I have no problem sinking substantial funds into a build. But ... would it get me much more than I have today with a more current video card?
Thanks for any opinions!