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Video card for Linux + XBMC - s-twig - 2009-11-03
Hi
I've got a 780G motherboard with a 4850e processor that I was hoping to turn into a HTPC, when I upgrade my current PC.
I thought that being a 780G with UVD I would have no trouble playing 1080P content using XBMC and Linux. I have since learnt that the Linux drivers don't support this functionality, which leaves my CPU high and dry as it won't cope with 1080P.
I am now searching for a nVidia device that will do 8 channel LPCM and take on the video decoding duties. I've stumbled across the the GT210 and GT220 cards (look at them because they have HDMI, 8 channel and VP3), but they seem overpriced considering what they are. What else will do me what I require?
Thanks
- squid1 - 2009-11-03
I have a GT220 works perfect with Nvidia beta driver and Karmic for £41 thats not bad with audio out as well over hdmi (dts/dd)
- s-twig - 2009-11-03
Thanks for vouching for the GT220, I just wasn't sure it was going to be the best option, but my research does point in that direction.
Cheers