Help in selecting a HDTV-out video card, please...

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for my new HTPC.

Needs to be:
1. half-height and PCI-e
--or--
2. any size and AGP

Cost is an issue.
update: done-I bought it.

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budget?

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budget?

best I can do so far is $70. Like to spend less, if possible.

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Nevermind...

After hunting/researching for a few hours, I decided to go with MSI NX6200AX (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127174)

I was surprised at how few low/mid-end video cards were reviewed that output HDTV.

If ppl are interested, I'll post a minireview.
P.T.B: pm me.

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Nevermind...

After hunting/researching for a few hours, I decided to go with MSI NX6200AX (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127174)

I was surprised at how few low/mid-end video cards were reviewed that output HDTV.

If ppl are interested, I'll post a minireview.
P.T.B: pm me.


Correct me if I'm wrong, but, wouldn't the card just need to be able to support DVI-out and the proper resolution(s)? You could then use a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect her up.

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but, wouldn't the card just need to be able to support DVI-out and the proper resolution(s)? You could then use a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect her up.

My TV doesn't have an HDMI input.

Also, I used a special VGA-component cable, and while the picture did show up (after setting the correct resolution), there was a TON of artifacts and noise in the picture.