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PostPosted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:33 pm 
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I am building a frontend machine to put in my bedroom for casual viewing and have everything except for a video card. I was wondering if this video card would be a good choice:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814141052
BIOSTAR VP5200SL16 GeForce FX 5200 128MB 64-bit DDR AGP 4X/8X

The machine is an older P4 2.0Ghz. I record and watch HD on the master backend/frontend, and would possibly use this frontend for HD if I upgrade my bedroom TV in the future. Would this video card and machine be sufficient if I decide to do HD in the near future? Anyone have any experience with this card?


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I generally recommend one with a DVI output. It seems to equate to a slightly better picture for the TV out. It also gives you more options if you upgrade to a better TV later. If you're willing to deal with a rebate these look a bit better:

$18.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130207
$26.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814131014
$30.99 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814127317


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