[gtidriver]

I'm using an nvidia 8300 on my HTPC which is working reasonably well, but is a little sluggish in Media Browser. I'm toying with upgrading to a 9800GT or GT220 (nvidia only, I've got some issues with ATI and my TV - and have recently removed a 4830 because of this) - they are similar prices, but the GT220 seems to offer a few more features like better HDMI support, with with lower performance. Ideally, something supporting Hybrid SLI would be nice, but not too important.


Any comments / suggestions?

 

[crazyfool1]

Gt220 would be better for video playback but 9800gt is much better for gaming

 

[Servicetech571]

The 8400 + 8300 = 8500. The IGP and a 8400 card can be used together to "double" the power of the card/IGP alone

 

[ArtosDracon]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Servicetech571 /forum/post/18217659


The 8400 + 8300 = 8500. The IGP and a 8400 card can be used together to "double" the power of the card/IGP alone

It does not double linearly and it only works for 3D.

 

[etheesdad]

mediabrowser has a reputation for being sluggish. I doubt thats a video card issue as navigating it shouldnt be a stretsch for any current GPU.

 

[gtidriver]



Quote:
Originally Posted by etheesdad /forum/post/18220198


mediabrowser has a reputation for being sluggish. I doubt thats a video card issue as navigating it shouldnt be a stretsch for any current GPU.

Thanks for all the replies. This is a pure htpc, no games. My comment on sluggish is that I never noticed the issue with the 4830, but that card has other probs for me. The 8300 is fine, but a bit sluggish and TMT3 doesn't allow simhd to run on it - needs a 8400GT min. So I'm thinking of something a little newer and more powerful without going overboard since 8400s are now a bit difficult to find.