Graphics card for HTPC wi Blu-ray playback

[ctbrown]

I'm try to choose a graphic card for a future HTPC build. It has to be fanless and heat is an issue because it will go into a small case. The cards in HD-35xx series has gotten good press for their ability to decode HD content at a decent price. So I'm looking at the cards in the link bellow. This card will be put into my Opteron system (see main rig in my signature) which is being converted into an HTPC. And gaming is not a concern for this system.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Productcompare.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010380048%20106792462&bop=And&CompareItemList=N82E16814102724%2CN82E16814102731% 2CN82E16814102728

[Evilsizer]

when looking at the ati cards for UVD, the number of SP makes a different in the IQ for decoding. you want one with more SP then 40, though you could be happy with how it does. then just downclock the core for video playback and find a nice cooler to go passive with it.

[GreenJelly]

Radeon 2600GT on new egg, passive cooling... $50