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  1. 05-02-07 #1
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    Default What graphics card?

    I am looking for a graphics card that will decode DVDs so that I can play them smoothly through my PC and monitor (I don't have a TV).

    Any suggestions as to what budget choices (sub-£50) I have to choose from? I would prefer an AGP-connected graphics card, as I am assuming that I will upgrade my games graphics card with the same card?

    Many thanks!

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    I think basically any card will let you watch DVD's smoothly as long as you have DVD software installed.

    As for gaming, you won't get anything decent for under £50 if you want to play modern games at good settings. For that, you want to spend at least £90.
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    Default Gregoroth

    Thanks for the response - the problem is - I already have a 64Mb Nvidia card and the sound doesn't keep up with the video and the video can often be quite jerky (tried 3 or 4 different DVD s/w progs). Now using RealPlayer but sound lags considerably and annoys me.

    What h/w can I buy to improve things?

    Thanks.
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    Whats the rest of your PC specs?
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    It really would help if you could post your specs mate... 8)
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    You could get an Nvidia 7300 type card which would suit that use nicely.
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    Get the 7300GT model, DDR3 must have. Will run any dvds, and will run the odd game if you want.
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    I don't think you can get the ddr3 version in agp but the ddr2 would still be ok. Pointless getting anything more powerful on that setup imho, noi 8) .
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    Before you get a new card, I take it you have updated all your movie codecs and such?
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