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    Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    Originally I had onboard graphics geforce 6150 which at Christmas changed to PoV 8400 gs 256mb ddr2, nothing wrong with it, basically I use the pc to watch drama and movies etc, sometimes gaming.

    My main concern is to reduce the noise of my pc - only way to describe current state of noise level is if you combine a washing machine, motorcycle with a broken exhaust, helicopter and a tractor. Anyway you get the idea.

    My first step is to change pc case from aspire x-qpack to antec sonata III - awaiting delivery from amazon. I was suggested by a sale advisor in pcworld (but he didn't actually want to sell me anything cos he said you could get them cheaper elsewhere) going for a graphic card that was passive. So now I would like some recommendations, things to remember:

    Budget: around £50 but am willing to go upto £80 for something really decent.
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    Memory: 512mb +
    Maker: would prefer a known make that totally reliable.

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    Re: Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    So the 8400gs serves your purposes OK you just want a passive card?

    Or do you want a better gaming card?

    I have one of these and it's great

    If the GS was really enough though, something like this will probably serve.

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    Re: Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    How does an X1650 compare to the 8400 ? There are loads around available cheap and passive. I'm using one as a stop gap at the moment (Asus X1650 pro).

    Would be more helpful if you could let us know what monitor / resolution you use and what sorts of games you use.
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    Re: Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    pc monitor is an old dell (box) 1024x768 I also connect upto my 23in Philips flatscreen I can't remember the resolution of hand as I have lent it to a family member to watch tv.

    I was using the 8400 gs as a stop gap (only paid like £20 for it) so wanted something better for when I upgrade in the next couple of months to a decent motherboard and maybe vista. That's why was thinking 512mb +

    Is it worth getting passive cooling or try and find an ultra silence fan graphics card?

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    Re: Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    I'd recommend getting the fastest card you can for your budget, then just slapping a good 3rd party passive cooler on it.

    I'm able to passively cool my 8800GTS 512 with an Arctic Cooling Accelero S1, even with a moderate OC.

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    Re: Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    Well yeah if you really need it you might find an ATi HD3850pro 512mb + and accelero (which is £15) for £80 all in but it will be hard.

    If you are patient it may go on scans today only for around £65 again as it has a couple of times.

    Other than that you can get passive 8600GT's and ATi HD3650's in budget but quite honestly at 1024 x 768 you don't need much power behind it or 512mb. The 8500GT is what I went for when I had a similar budget and needs to you.

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    Re: Passive pci-e x16 graphics card

    My money would probably be going towards something like this 8600 GT on offer at aria

    nVidia GeForce 8600GT 256MB DDR3 PCI-E - Aria Technology

    Less than £40 try it with the stock cooler if it is still to loud for you then get a passive after market cooler for ~£15

    It should be more than sufficient for what you want to do at that resolution.

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