Getting a new graphic card (1 Viewer)

[cyberfriend]

I have a very powerful computer and only thing it doesn't have but it needs, is an up-to-date graphic card, since the one it has is very old (Intel GMA 950). I'm not sure what kind of motherboard I do have but I will find out if needed. I want to know the complete process of what I must do. I want to buy the newest nvidia graphic card which has to be compatible with my motherboard. If you need any more info, tell me. Any help is appreciated.

 

[Owlsroost]

Assuming the motherboard has a x16 PCIe slot, a 9500GT is OK for running MediaPortal (I use this in my system).

Tony

 

[Paranoid Delusion]

Don't forget h.264 codec, CoreAVC with CUDA support is cool

 

[drealit]

Why does it need to be nvidia... in the HTPC world ATI rules the gpu market in my opinion.

 

[te3hpurp]

Well it depends if you need gaming power too. I don't as mine is dedicated htpc and i just upgraded from GeForce 7300 -> 8400GS(G98 newer gpu) and i'm impressed for only 40€ card. All hd material i have tried runs 50 frames/sec. And i have choises for codecs Coreavc with cuda is ok. Cyberlink 9 is marvelleous with dxva. Only thing to remember with nvidia is to disable nvidia helping service with services.msc.
regards,