All-in-Wonder HD TV/Graphics Card is Back for the HTPC
In the old days, the ATI All-in-wonder cards where the cards of choice for a HTPC. For those of you that don’t know what these cards are, they are basically an all in one solution card for the HTPC. It basically has a TV tuner card and a graphics card all in the one package. Read more
Is the 9500GT the ultimate HTPC video card?
The new NVidea 9500gt was released the other day, and on the outside it seems like the perfect HTPC video card. But how does it really compare to what is currently available?
This video card is basically a revamped 8600gt card, is doesn’t really provide much better performance (only about 20% improvement), but it has PCIe 2.0 compatibility, lower power consumption and better PureVideo Hd decoding, making it great for a HTPC. Read more
HTPC Video Card
As mentioned in the motherboard section, onboard video is a great option for a HTPC. Intergrated graphics is quiet, and saves you money. Dedicated video cards can also take up power and create heat, making your HTPC nosier. Dedicated video cards are usually overkill for a HTPC, since a good integrated solution will do the job fine. However if you want to go with a dedicated video card, this page outlines what you need. Read more