[mythtv-users] NewEgg Cheap Nvidia GT220 Cards

[Drew Gilbert]

myShade wrote:
> This looks promising as it wont got above the full-heigt pci spec, as
>  many other passive cards.
> 
> http://www.ecs.com.tw/ECSWebSite/Products/ProductsDetail.aspx?CategoryID=5&TypeID=34&DetailID=1046&DetailName=Feature&MenuID=54&LanID=0

Zotac have something similar, but this one takes up two slots:

http://www.zotacusa.com/zone-geforce-gt-220-1gb-128-bit-ddr2-625mhz-800mhz-zt-20204-20l.html

> Just can't find anywhere to buy.

Nobody can :(

I might end up going for a card with fan and attach a passive cooler,
something like:

http://www.quietpc.com/gb-en-gbp/products/vgacoolers/vnf100

The GT220 cards are not directly supported, but I've heard it can be
'made' to fit by bending a few fins to avoid capacitors etc.
Unfortunately, this does put the price up, but it might be worthwhile.

> MSI has a equalent, of which most stores does'nt even have pictures
> of, not even at MSI site. N220GT-MD1GZ

This looks promising, since it's actually for sale in central Europe,
but details are quite sketchy.  Would be nice to see/hear some reviews
or experiences of it before going for the plunge.