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EXPIRED - Novatech GeForce 8400GS Low Profile (HDMI-out so suitable for a Media Centre PC) [£22.90 Delivered @ Novatech]


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Alright, so not great at all for gaming, but this low-profile PCI-E card has a HDMI output, and is advertised as being a 'Media Center Graphics Card' so great for anyone building one on a budget.
The GeForce 8400 GS LP (Low Profile) offers the features of the GeForce 8 series architecture at an incredible value. Being Windows Vista ready, the GeForce 8400 GS LP run Vista features quickly and seamlessly. Allowing you to play the latest Microsoft DirectX 9 and DirectX 10 games, and enjoy outstanding HD DVD/Blu-ray movie experience.

Connectors 1 Dual-Link DVI-I, 1x VGA + TV Out
Max VGA Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz, 32-bit color
Max Dual-Link DVI-I Resolution 2560 x 1600 @ 60Hz, 32-bit color
Maximum HDTV Out (Component) Resolution 1920 x 1080 (1080i)
Maximum TV Out (S-Video) Resolution 720 x 576
Max Monitors Supported 2
API Supported DirectX 10.0, OpenGL 2.0
TV Inteface HDMI

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05-11-2009, 20:04
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I'd prefer a physical HDMI socket myself... That's just VGA, DVI, and S-Video going off the pick, right?
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Does this do sound over HDMI?
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Does this do sound over HDMI?
Nope, don't think so! You'd need a motherboard or soundcard with optical-out if you want fully digital output.
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This is pretty much the price, scan sell a couple of them cheaper. But these are old now anyway.

If you need a dedicated card for media you might try this
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/512MB...VI-I-HDTV-HDCP

It does sound over HDMI, is passive and low profile etc..

Then again.. if you are buying new, then just get a decent Integrated graphics solution on the motherboard, saves power, heat, and noise if you end up with a small fanned graphics card.

Not voting hot or cold since this is the price of these, I just think the alternatives make more sense.
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Get the GT210 instead, newer, slightly more powerful and HDMI without extra SP/DIF cables.

(from a happy fanless/low profile/hdmi 8500gt owner)
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raybog:
I'd prefer a physical HDMI socket myself.
Actually I doubt you are allowed to call it HDMI if it does not support sound...

That being said, it is a great card for Linux. I had Ubuntu working on it with 3D effects and two monitors, and it works straight out of the box. My new ASUS board does the same with on board graphics, albeit not quite a smooth.

The price is only average - this is a very old card by now, and you should be able to get it under 20.
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HD 4550 is the way to go.
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I am right in assuming that these cards take the grunt away from the CPU when playing back HD material?
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Tommy2:
Actually I doubt you are allowed to call it HDMI if it does not support sound...
You are, sound is optional for the HDMI spec. However, the only reason you'd go for the silly falling out HDMI connectors over the far better DVI ones is if you wanted integrated sound so most HDMI inputs and outputs will deal with it.

I'd agree with staffsMike that his 4350 link is the better card in general. No fan, two digital outputs in the low profile bracket and sound over HDMI.
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Have a read of this before buying this model Nvidia
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/...ia-g84-g86-bad
The 8600 GS in my PC has been changed twice in 19 months - fortunately has 3 year warranty
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jukkie:
HD 4550 is the way to go.
Perhaps. If you're building a media center from scratch I'd recommend a motherboard with an integrated ATI HD 4200. Really good value for money.
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I am right in assuming that these cards take the grunt away from the CPU when playing back HD material?
No, the cpu does the work.
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I have an old Sony VAIO VGX-XL100 and my graphics card clonked out anyone know anything about that?
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No, the cpu does the work.
The GPU takes the strain off the motherboard. It'll bring down heat levels and you'll get better performance and stability.
Most modern budget boards handle HD video just fine - but it's just they only usually have VGA output...this is where a low-profile cheap card like this comes in handy
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