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<blockquote data-quote="RobNorthcott" data-source="post: 385052" data-attributes="member: 57999">I'll jump in on this thread rather than create a new one...I'm thinking of replacing my old FX5200 PCI card, mostly to free up the PCI slot (the mobo's got PCIe so I may as well use it!)My machine is a dedicated HTPC, so doesn't get used for games.&nbsp; The card needs to be quiet (preferably passive cooled) and not too power-hungry (and preferably not too expensive either!).&nbsp; At the moment I'm leaning towards GeForce 8500 but I'm open to suggestions.&nbsp; I've always kept away from ATI cards (just prefer nVidia), but if a Radeon would give better picture quality or something then I'll give it a go.&nbsp; At the moment I don't watch any HD, but that may change if I get a different tuner later.&nbsp; My case fits normal size cards (not low profile).Let me hear your thoughts <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile&nbsp; &nbsp; :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Rob</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RobNorthcott, post: 385052, member: 57999"] I'll jump in on this thread rather than create a new one... I'm thinking of replacing my old FX5200 PCI card, mostly to free up the PCI slot (the mobo's got PCIe so I may as well use it!) My machine is a dedicated HTPC, so doesn't get used for games. The card needs to be quiet (preferably passive cooled) and not too power-hungry (and preferably not too expensive either!). At the moment I'm leaning towards GeForce 8500 but I'm open to suggestions. I've always kept away from ATI cards (just prefer nVidia), but if a Radeon would give better picture quality or something then I'll give it a go. At the moment I don't watch any HD, but that may change if I get a different tuner later. My case fits normal size cards (not low profile). Let me hear your thoughts :) Rob [/QUOTE]

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