[ Withdrawn ] Gfx card to upgrade mpc

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Hi, I'm looking for gfx card which can handle video and sound via hdmi for my media center pc. Currently using gtx260. But it's not that great. Had a 560ti in there which i had to reallocate to my sons pc.
 

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If you're using purely for media content then it doesn't have to be high spec, I would suggest something like the Nvidia 610/620 with passive cooling, as long as it fits in the case you don't need anything special..

This GT610 is passive cooled, 1080p, HDMI 1.4a and TRUHD/DTS-HD audio. Low power consumption and all you need.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ss-graphics-card-n610-2gd3h-lp-gx-285-ms.html

If you're looking for something that is 4k upscaling capable then that's a different ball game!
 

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If you're using purely for media content then it doesn't have to be high spec, I would suggest something like the Nvidia 610/620 with passive cooling, as long as it fits in the case you don't need anything special..

This GT610 is passive cooled, 1080p, HDMI 1.4a and TRUHD/DTS-HD audio. Low power consumption and all you need.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ss-graphics-card-n610-2gd3h-lp-gx-285-ms.html

If you're looking for something that is 4k upscaling capable then that's a different ball game!
Thanks Matty, I will look into it
 

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If you're using purely for media content then it doesn't have to be high spec, I would suggest something like the Nvidia 610/620 with passive cooling, as long as it fits in the case you don't need anything special..

This GT610 is passive cooled, 1080p, HDMI 1.4a and TRUHD/DTS-HD audio. Low power consumption and all you need.
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/msi-...ss-graphics-card-n610-2gd3h-lp-gx-285-ms.html

If you're looking for something that is 4k upscaling capable then that's a different ball game!
Just ordered the GT610, will let you know how it pans out....
 
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Should be great, so easy when you're used to buying gaming hardware to go over the top but it's all you need. Silent operation is a definite plus for a media pc as well!
 

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Card works a treat! Unfortunately it conflicts with my ahci mobo hardware... Old mobo... I have to run ide now... It's all good... Think I will just buy sata6 controller card. Problem solved ;)
 

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Hey @MattyD, you gave me great advice on the GFX. My mobo,cpu and ram needs to go.... its old.... what can you recommend? I dont want to break the bank. Im just tired of a crashing media center pc and want to get it working smooth again for another 7 years :)
 

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Well... It was micro atx.... But i have take a pair of pliers and a hammer to it... So it can also take full size :)