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gilbert74
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_ 		27. January 2008 @ 19:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i donno a whole lot about the internal parts of computers but i have a hp a1250n (http://reviews.cnet.com/desktops/hp-pavilion-a1250n-athlon/4505-3118_7-31533898.html) and I'm looking to get a new video card so my dvd's can play better as well as games. how do i know what is compatible with my computer as well as can i really go wrong with buying a after market video card (suggestions?).

thanks
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Jizmak
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_ 		27. January 2008 @ 22:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
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 x16 PCI Express slot allows for future graphics upgrades;
You have a PCI-E slot which means you can use any current series
card , ATi or Nvidia whichever YOU prefer.

Just look for "PCI Express x16 " and youll be good to go.

http://www.newegg.com/Store/Category.asp...s-Video-Devices

This Card jumped out at me from the link, It uses PCi-E x16
And it an ATI based card,

SAPPHIRE 100218L Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102703

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Best card for 1080p HTPC
Reviewed By: raj on 1/24/2008 Tech Level: high - Ownership: less than 1 day
This user purchased this item from Newegg.com
Pros: I bought this card strictly for Blu-ray/1080P HTPC output to my 60'' Sony HD tv. I am very impressed with its quality and power. It is definately worth the money, the HD output is amazing. It outperforms PS3's bluray video quality output. Don't buy onboard HDMI motherboards because that will not cut it for HTPC. You must must must must have this card for HTPC.
Cons: None so far
Good luck and best wishes.
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Possunt Quia Posse Videntur.

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