My HTPC has been solid as a rock, but I have the urge to upgrade/tinker and add 3D and "fine tuning" capability but want to keep cost minimal. Also considering swapping the OS to SSD; I think I know my path forward, but it never seems to hurt to get feedback first.
Existing System:
Win 7 64/XBMC
Biostar 880G+
on board Radeon HD4250
Athlon II X2 245
4G RAM
Will be adding Bluray drive.
TV= Sony 55HX820
2 basic questions for those w/experience:
1) I am looking at the GT430 for about $65 as the "best value" video card for upgrade. Is there a cheaper or better value option I should/could consider?
2) My hard drive has the OS on a 48G logical partition. Any advice on transferring it to an SSD, or is a complete re-install the better approach?
Existing System:
Win 7 64/XBMC
Biostar 880G+
on board Radeon HD4250
Athlon II X2 245
4G RAM
Will be adding Bluray drive.
TV= Sony 55HX820
2 basic questions for those w/experience:
1) I am looking at the GT430 for about $65 as the "best value" video card for upgrade. Is there a cheaper or better value option I should/could consider?
2) My hard drive has the OS on a 48G logical partition. Any advice on transferring it to an SSD, or is a complete re-install the better approach?
