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    GPU for gaming HTPC

    I'm building an HTPC but I'm having trouble on deciding on best value GPU. I do my hard core FPS gaming on PC with gtx570 but HTPC more secondary console type games ie fifa, gta iv/V etc maybe mass effect 3. So Im thinking:

    7750? (will it struggle 1080p)
    7770? (better but kind of pricey)
    6850? ( my fav at the moment)

    Any Nvidia i should consider?

    Budget no more than £100. Recommendations would be most welcome.

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    Re: GPU for gaming HTPC

    The HD7750 is probably the better choice for HTPC use IMHO,although if you are gaming the HD6850 1GB is faster.

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    Re: GPU for gaming HTPC

    /\ what he said...

    a 7750 runs just from PCI Express slot power.. and is therefore quite low current and quite cool.

    http://hexus.net/tech/reviews/graphi...-card/?page=12

    that HIS is a tad expensive.. but the point is.... it does a great job.

    for £88:50
    http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-s...yport-dual-lin

    that one looks like a lot of power for the job.

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    Re: GPU for gaming HTPC

    What about this
    http://www.scan.co.uk/products/1gb-m...2x-dvi-hdmi-dp

    Cheaper and faster ok a bit more power hungry but not crazily so.

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    Re: GPU for gaming HTPC

    I would go for HD6850..Most game does not require high spec to play with and this card should be good enough for any games

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