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08-31-2008, 01:58 PM
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Half Height PCI Express Video card
I have a Dell Dimension C521 that I use as a Beyond TV Link Client. It works well but I have some issues time to time when watching HD. I would like to upgrade the video card from the onboard gforce to something with a little more punch. The draw back though is the case can only hold half height video cards. Does anyone know any good ATI or Nvidia cards that are half height and perform well for HD playback?
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08-31-2008, 05:08 PM
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Re: Half Height PCI Express Video card
I was searching for the same thing a few months ago and came up with: MSI NX8500GT-MTD256EH. I had an extra requirement that it had to be dual display (one DVI, one HDMI with audio).
Works great so far.. but if you don't have my requirement, just go to newegg and they have a nice search function that will only show half-height cards, etc.
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09-01-2008, 10:05 AM
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Re: Half Height PCI Express Video card
Do you run in 3d mode or overlay?
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09-01-2008, 04:02 PM
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Re: Half Height PCI Express Video card
Great! Looks like that model is no longer available on NewEgg. I will use that as the bench mark though for my purchase. Thanks for the info.. VERY helpful.
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09-29-2008, 06:03 PM
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Re: Half Height PCI Express Video card
I would look at this card, looks like Newegg should have it in stock tomorrow (09/30/08): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121259
Looks like Directron carries it as well: http://www.directron.com/eah3450di256m.html
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