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footluv777
I am thinking about buying a new video card any suggestions?
I was thinking an nvidia card I like that they support keystone correction.

I dont want to spend alot the only thing I will be using it for is my projector and movies.
I dont do any gaming at all.

I would like to stay under $100 if I could.

Also I will be using powerstrip for shrinking down my image size.

Any input would be great.
Thanks
Nitrogen_Widget
A 7600GT is about $90 at newegg.
I have one.
It will let me play 1080i mpeg 2 on my pc
auto_rock
You can pick up ATI HD 2600 for pretty cheap, and these look good. I will probably pick one up.
smashed_99cbr
for the price you really can not go wrong with an Nvidia 8500GT or 8600GT/S
auto_rock
I've heard that the new generation of Nvidias have a weird colour correction that they use when playing HD content though? I don't know, I haven't tried one, I'm still rocking a 6600.
smashed_99cbr
QUOTE (auto_rock @ Jun 10 2008, 05:26 PM) *
I've heard that the new generation of Nvidias have a weird colour correction that they use when playing HD content though? I don't know, I haven't tried one, I'm still rocking a 6600.


My HTPC has an 8400GT and the colors look great
expert01
Definitely go with NV. Their current generation kicks ATI's a**, and they supposedly work better on linux.
enildeR
I would like to add that S3 has some very low priced, high performance cards suitable for HTPC use. They're do 1080p, and are low voltage. $59.95 from their direct store.

I haven't looked into what kind of support there is for them on linux.


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