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Originally Posted by Starbomba 
Source games, being DX9 based, aren't hard on the hardware, but if you plan to use that rig 50% HTPC 50% lan gaming rig, get a decent card. HTPC-only cards aren't really good for gaming, though they can manage. If you plan to build a cheapo rig which can do both, look at a GT 430/440 or 55x0/65x0 card. Best balance between price and features, but a bit more powerful card may be in order if your budget allows.
My own HTPC's GTS 450 is an absurd overkill, but it is powerful enough that i can be running BOINC and watching a bluray without stuttering
Source games, being DX9 based, aren't hard on the hardware, but if you plan to use that rig 50% HTPC 50% lan gaming rig, get a decent card. HTPC-only cards aren't really good for gaming, though they can manage. If you plan to build a cheapo rig which can do both, look at a GT 430/440 or 55x0/65x0 card. Best balance between price and features, but a bit more powerful card may be in order if your budget allows.
My own HTPC's GTS 450 is an absurd overkill, but it is powerful enough that i can be running BOINC and watching a bluray without stuttering
Yeah. I'm thinking something along the lines of a 5770 or GTS450 or something. If I can find them cheap. Even an 8800gt should be fine for that.
I plan on going micro atx, though. Might even go sff. So, power may be an issue, which is why I went with the 240e.
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