Quiet (ish) single slot GT220 graphics card

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#60593 28-Apr-2010 15:45

We've already has a bit of a thread on this topic, but that one is locked

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=84&topicid=57210

Anyone on geekzone using a GT220 in a HTPC solution that is single slot and doesn't obstruct cards in adjacent slots. Also ideally one with a relatively quiet cooling solution. This isn't for gaming, just needs to support VDPAU under Linux.

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#324274 28-Apr-2010 15:52

One option around in NZ would be this EVGA model - http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1121/1/ .

Ideally I'd like to hear back from someone who is already using a GT220 is a cramped case environment.

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ryanja

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#324378 28-Apr-2010 19:42

Newegg has several reviews, some of which complain about the noice level.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130522&cm_re=GeForce_GT_220-_-14-130-522-_-Product

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#324602 29-Apr-2010 11:02

The article over at Legit Reviews also mentions the noise issue, but states that a Firmware update fixes it

http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1121/3/

One reason for asking here was to find someone with a known working single slot card that is reasonably quiet.

Generally known online as OpenMedia, now working for Red Hat APAC as a Technology Evangelist and Portfolio Architect. Still playing with MythTV and digital media on the side.

motogpnz

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#325577 1-May-2010 14:46

Ideally I'd like to hear back from someone who is already using a GT220 is a cramped case environment.

I had a similar problem with a full length video card overlapping the hard drive area in a Silverstone HTPC case but found the Leadtek Winfast GT220 1024MB DDR3 fitted. Not sure whether it fouls the adjacent slot though. A good feature is it supports HD Audio pass through to the HDMI port.

http://pricespy.co.nz/category.php?k=350#rparams=ss=leadtek%20winfast%20gt220

Might be worth looking at...

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#333546 23-May-2010 10:57

openmedia: One option around in NZ would be this EVGA model - http://www.legitreviews.com/article/1121/1/ .

Ideally I'd like to hear back from someone who is already using a GT220 is a cramped case environment.

I ended up going for a G210 - and havent had any issues - this is however with Windows 7 Media Center.

I am using it for both Video and Audio output.

Single slot, no noise at all (fanless) - however i ended up getting it from Ozzie, as everything I could find here was going to take another slot.

Cheers