PCI GPU to pair with Via C7
#1
Hello Forum,

I stumbled accross an interesting offer for old Thin Clients on Ebay which are Powered by an VIA C7 at 1Ghz and have a PCI Slot for arround 50 Euros. And as it is a Thin Client it comes in a very neat small housing with powersupply.

Question is: Can I add a PCI GPU like
  • Zotac GeForce GT 430 passiv
  • Zotac GeForce GT 520 passiv

to get a potent media player? Will it be possible to offload the Videoplayback to the GPU like with an Atom + Ion Machine?

It would cost me arround 120 Euro with used Thin Client and New GPU. I would try to find a used GPU on ebay as well if i find one with PCI Interface and HDMI. What do you think of this combination.

I would have to research if the power consumption of the GPU can be handeled by the Thin Clients power supply.

Thanks for any advice in advance Smile
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#2
Personally, I would stay away from anything with Via CPUs.
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