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I'm looking to get an xbox 360 HD drive (these can now be got for under £20), and install this in my PC (which I understand can be done!), to play HD-DVD movies.
With this I'm also going to need a graphics card with HD output to plug into my HD TV.
Anyone recommend a cheap card which will be able to handle this? Currently only got onboard graphics in a PC with a duel-core E2160 and 2gigs RAM.
Thanks :)
ATI 4350/4550 would be fine, 4670 or something if you plan to game on it with some older games? depends on the budget really
Would be a bonus if it could improve gameplay, but the only games I really play are Red Alert 3 and older stuff like Castle Wolfenstein and Unreal!Quote:
Originally Posted by PeterStoba
I'm looking to spend under £30 really, those cards in that ball park?
Thanks :)
Under £30 you will probably be looking at the 3450 or similar, which can play some games just don't ask it to display much in the way of eye candy.
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/256MB...Sub-HDCP-Ready
Passively cooled so totally silent too.
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/256MB...Sub-DVI-I-HDTV is a better choice
Passively cooled means no onboard fan or something?Quote:
Originally Posted by mac124
Correct, just a heatsink
Going to keep my eyes open for a cheap 3450 or 4350 :)
Just found out about the free p&p offer for Hexus members too, with scan, so that puts scan at the top of the list - will be looking at their today only offers closely!
You will need another 9 useful posts before yo qualify for free postage, just so you know!
I don't think you'll get cheaper than this:
http://www.play.com/PC/PCs/-/667/874...archtype=genre
Polly69 posted it in the current bargains forum. Probably not passive at that price but should do what you want it to.
Have you got the necessary software to play HD-DVd movies?
Yup, rack up the posts then head on over to SCAN and they should have something your looking for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Webby
If you have a squiz at Scan's Today Only they have an HD 2600 Pro listed at 16.09 inc VAT. It's a bit odd in that when you look at the item the price shows as 30-something quid but when you add it to the basket it goes back down to 16.09. Comes with some stupid Tagan power cable for free, and free shipping if you are a forum gossip like most of us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Uriel
As said the HD2600pro can do all you need and is the cheapest option.