Shuttle upgrade thoughts

[Beta]

I've recently aquired a ST20G5 shuttle with an A64 3500+ chip. Im going to be using it as a HTPC but im wanting it to be able to handle HD content. A the moment, im just using the onboard graphics which is fine for everyday use, but its a little slow when outputting HD content.

Would it be best to change the chip to something like an X2 4200+ or put in a new graphics card capable of handling HD content?

The shuttle is skt939 btw.

[jimbouk]

If you pop in one of the 2400/2600 ati cards then they'll take the load off the cpu and sort out your high def for you.

[Beta]

Cheers,

was my thoughts too, however, if i can find a cheap x2, i may go for both!