need new card

[lrod8]

hi guys, i need help choosing a gpu for my htpc. i dont play games its just for watching & streaming video. my setup is gigabyte 880GM UD2H w/integrated raedon hd4200, athlon II X4 635, 8gb ram, 500w psu (no pcie power). i have a 52 samsung and the integrated gpu was fine, but i know it can look better. so can anyone recommend one or a few so i can make a decision? there are some many different models n numbers that it became a lil overwhelming. i dont wanna choose something that would not get me much more than what i have but i also dont want to overkill.

thx...

 

[Ivan the SoSo]

Do you need a low profile card, and what is your budget?

 

[lrod8]

no low profile for this machine, but if u can recommend one too that will be great. it would be for the kids machine to their 32 tv. for mine my budget is $100 max since it's not for gaming.

 

[Solarstarshines]

Some recomendations

Newegg.com - ASUS EAH6670/DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card___


Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1431-KR GeForce GT 430 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card___


Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GV-R675OC-1GI Radeon HD 6750 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card___

Newegg.com - HIS H467QR1GH Radeon HD 4670 1GB 128-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card___


I tossed some cheapies in that line up that are still good devices but trully up to you good luck

 

[lrod8]

thx, I was actually looking at that Asus and this xfx since it's a single slot. I guess this isn't overkill for my needs

Newegg.com - XFX HD-667X-ZAF3 Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card

is there a noticeable difference between ddr3 and gddr5???

thx for your help....

 

[stormy13]

For HTPC use, no.

 

[lrod8]

sorry guys, crazy week!! thx for all the help. I went with the asus, so hopefully I'll get to install it this week.

thx again!!!!!!