Best GPU for component video output?

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daws0n

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I need a XBMC compatible device that outputs 480p component video for my old non HDMI TV. My trusty XBOX 1 has been doing the job for years but it's showing it's age now - I would like something with a bit more power that generates less fan noise.

An Apple TV G1 seems like a good choice and so does the android based ATV1200.... However I've a few old PC parts kicking around an am tempted to built something suitable out of spare parts instead.

Component video is a requirement, so I am a bit stuck on the GPU front. I have a 2 boards here I can utilise in small form factor cases, one with PCI connectivity and the other with a PCI-E (low profile) slot. The PCI-E one is the better choice of the two, are there any modern day cards that still output component video? I read ATI cards are the best for flexibility, any recommendations guys? 3D performance not an issue so ideally passive.

Thanks!
 
Any card with dvi + dvi to component adapter, ~$10. Here's one. https://2015.sewelldirect.com/dvivideoadapter

I believe the above requires your dvi port to output analog signals as well. If your card came with a dvi - vga adapter, it does. You can also find vga to component adapters, which might be more likely to work.
 
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Logan321 said:
Any card with dvi + dvi to component adapter, ~$10. Here's one. https://2015.sewelldirect.com/dvivideoadapter

I believe the above requires your dvi port to output analog signals as well. If your card came with a dvi - vga adapter, it does. You can also find vga to component adapters, which might be more likely to work.
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Those passive adapters will only work with video cards that have VIVO capability. I believe it was specifically designed to work with certain ATi video cards. You cannot passively convert the RGB video signal from DVI-I to the YPbPr signal used by component. You need an active adapter.
 
Just tried out kodi on my main PC - the software has come quite a way since the pre-camelot days. I've decided a ht-pc based replacment is the way to go as I can keep using an Xbox (360) pad for the interface that way - still beats a keyboard or remote IMO.

I've a nice i5 based itx board/case here that I fixed up a few months back. It outputs HDMI natively so an ideal candidate for your conversion suggestion... It's either that or a larger case/older build that could accommodate a high profile hd3xxx / hd4xxx GPU (I believe they can output component via a 7 pin s-video port + appropriate dongle)
 
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