New computer, graphics card recommendations please!

[allancd]

Hi there,

I just bought a new HTPC. The specs are in my signature. I am using the streacom fc5 case which is a low height case. I'm looking to run dolphin but realise I need a dedicated graphics card. My case has space for one but it'll be tight and I don't want a fan on the card. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a few cards that I could get (budget, mainstream etc) and what performance they could give me roughly. I don't mind spending a bit of cash but don't want to go buy a gpu that is then not going to be fully utilized due to my cpu bottlenecking the system.

Any help is appreciated.

Cheers

[admin89]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102950
Can run most games at 3xIR , no AA , 16x AF (1080p)

[allancd]

(10-18-2012, 09:08 PM)admin89 Wrote: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102950
Can run most games at 3xIR , no AA , 16x AF (1080p)

Unfortunately I don't think my case will take a double slot card, I can see tonight if it could be squeezed in but things are pretty tight in there to begin with.

Thanks for your reply tho

[admin89]

Post a picture of your case !
Fanless GPU has large heat sink . You should choose a GPU with fan

[allancd]

(10-18-2012, 09:16 PM)admin89 Wrote: Post a picture of your case !
Fanless GPU has large heat sink . You should choose a GPU with fan

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/fullimage.php?image=49371

Similar layout to this setup. I have the same 3.5" hdd in that position but planning on moving to a NAS shortly

Cheers

[admin89]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150633
Take off the bracket , it will fit nicely
It has 2 fans though it's very silent
Other than that , i have no idea .
Oh , wait a minute
This one can run most games at 720p

[allancd]

Cheers, I'll get my measuring tape out tonight see how much room I can get in there and work it out from there. I'll try for a 6670 with Ddr 5 and hopefully get 1080 out of the system. Cheers