ynari wrote:

Graphics : NVidia. Usually more features, better compatibility, longer driver support.

I disagree. Compatibility and features depends on generation and model, not manufacturer. There is no advantage whatsoever in choosing an nvidia card over ATi for retro gaming.

jarreboum wrote:

Are you guys serious with the 8800 comments? Because I may have just bought a 8800GT a couple days ago... It comes with a Zalman VF1000 mounted by the previous owner, who said the card was a good fit for an HTPC. I suppose the subtext here is that it's quiet. I'll pair it with an amd64 3700+, it will be a bit overkill for that sort of CPU, but it was cheap, and supposedly silent.

Dead serious. If the card has a good aftermarket cooling solution and you keep it under 82C it should be fine.