Need 7 Video Cards

Last post 02-21-2008 6:02 PM by DanH_HP_m376n. 7 replies.
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  • 02-20-2008 3:08 PM

    Need 7 Video Cards

    I am setting up my sister with 7 HTPC.  She doesn't want any tv tuning capabilities, just movie boxes.  Well, I need 7 video cards with component video out.  Seeing as she's buying 7, I'd like to not have to pay a ton of money for them.  Any suggestions??
  • 02-20-2008 3:57 PM In reply to

    • JonL.
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    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    Get seven of the Gigabyte HD2600Pro cards.  Mine came with a breakout cable for component connection, plus you'll have HD acceleration (if needed) and the capability to go HDMI later.  They're also passively cooled, so completely silent.  It doesn't have any massive power requirements either.

    Above all else, they're relatively cheap at about $75.

    I don't even want to know what someone would need 7 HTPCs for.  Unless there's a bunch of kids, that seems rediculous.
  • 02-20-2008 4:03 PM In reply to

    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    Thanks for the reply...she's building a 7500 sq ft house and has 8 kids.  It's the only way for them all to watch something different.  I think it's over the top, but it's her money, not mine. :)
  • 02-20-2008 4:48 PM In reply to

    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    Or a fanless Sapphire HD3450 for $50?

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102724

     

    Deane G Win 7100 x32, 2x Hauppague 2250, HD4550 at 1080i to plasma, Intel D945GNTLR w/Pentium D 2.80GHz, 2GB, 2 x 1TB HDD, 2x Linksys DMA2100, 2x Harmony 550, Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Keyboard 7000
  • 02-20-2008 4:50 PM In reply to

    • walkabt
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    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    Why not 8 boxes if she has 8 kids?  Someone loses!
  • 02-20-2008 6:08 PM In reply to

    • PLUCKYHD
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    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    Why not sagetv extenders instead of 7 computers? They stream movies just fine from what I read. Of course 7 from one cpu might be a stetch but still wouldn't think you would need more than two.
    Custom WHS quad core, 4gb of ram sagetv
    Custom 7mc 3ghz,8gb ram 64bit w7mc
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  • 02-21-2008 2:16 AM In reply to

    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    yeah I thought extenders would be the simplest  way to go in such a situation
    http://www.spore.com/view/profile/Vengence_IRL
  • 02-21-2008 6:02 PM In reply to

    Re: Need 7 Video Cards

    Various Nvidia 8500GT models.  There are fanless models as well as models with fans.  Plus they will support HDTV under Vista.
    1: Dimension 9200 - W7 Ult x64, 2.4GHz Q6600 Core2Quad, 4GB RAM, 1TB, 750GB, 500GB USB, Nvidia 210, PVR-150, HDTV Wonder, Vbox 3560, X360, DMA2100

    2: HP m376n - MCE 2005, 2.6 P4 w/HT, 1GB RAM, 250GB, 400GB USB HD, Nvidia 6200, Emuzed MAUI, X360
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