Nvidia Launches Cheap HTPC Oriented GeForce GT 430

Do you prescribe to the philosophy of 'Go big or go home'? Are you the type that overspends on graphics horsepower because, hey, bragging rights carry a value too? Interested in assembling a gaming PC that will be all the envy of everyone on your block? Fantastic, but this isn't the card for you. In fact, Nvidia's new GeForce GT 430 might not even be an appropriate card for your mother, provided she's rocking a 30-inch panel and likes to play Crysis.

What the GeForce GT 430 is good for is giving consumers on a budget an out from feeling depressed about having to settle for onboard graphics. For around $75, the GeForce GT 430 offers plenty of power for your HTPC, and according to Nvidia, will handle today's most popular games too, though don't expect to crank up the visual quality settings and keep things smooth.

All told, however, $75 for a DX11 capable graphics card with HDMI isn't all that bad.