View Full Version : Best bang for the buck card for 1080p video ?
dengyong
09-07-2009, 03:54 PM
What's the best bang for the buck video card to be used for 1080p video and photoshop ? (Wont be used for gaming)
zanzabar
09-07-2009, 11:40 PM
anything from the 46xx would be my recommendation
dengyong
09-08-2009, 09:09 AM
anything from the 46xx would be my recommendation
Thank you.
I ordered a HD4650 $49.99 w/free shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102838
DarkCow
09-08-2009, 09:20 AM
:up:
Always like radeon for video more than nvidia...
iTravis
09-08-2009, 03:04 PM
Thank you.
I ordered a HD4650 $49.99 w/free shipping. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102838
Great choice, that's the same card I order for my HTPC. :D
lowfat
09-08-2009, 03:13 PM
An HD4350 will do DXVA no problem.
dengyong
09-08-2009, 03:13 PM
Is there much difference in video quality between ati and nvidia ?
I've never owned an ati card.
iTravis
09-08-2009, 03:29 PM
Some might say ATI AVIVO is better than Nvidia PureVideo and otherwise but IMO I think they both have their own advantages, you don't have to worry about one's quality is superior over another. This is a good article to read:
http://www.driverheaven.net/reviews.php?reviewid=552
zanzabar
09-08-2009, 05:32 PM
An HD4350 will do DXVA no problem.
the 46xx are about the same price as the lower 4 series so i dont see the point in going lower
Is there much difference in video quality between ati and nvidia ?
I've never owned an ati card.
the ati cards tend to have better quality but pure is catching up and is vary close now, but the NV cards are ether garbage or a rebadged g92 in the HTPC class cards there arnt any small gpus made for low-midrange 3d and low power (and expanding my comment i would not even look at anything NV other than a 285 and then its questionable)
HabpChips
09-10-2009, 05:40 AM
4800series SD and AVI/XVID quality is incredible....HD looks awesome of course.
ATI is the better HTPC card as it can transfer both vid and sound over the HDMI dongle.
dengyong
09-10-2009, 10:20 AM
4800series SD and AVI/XVID quality is incredible....HD looks awesome of course.
ATI is the better HTPC card as it can transfer both vid and sound over the HDMI dongle.
:welcome: to XS
You would by a 4800 series just to watch video ?
HabpChips
09-10-2009, 06:44 PM
:welcome: to XS
You would by a 4800 series just to watch video ?
If it's better than the 46xx:up:
They aren't that expensive now either.
dengyong
09-10-2009, 06:52 PM
If it's better than the 46xx:up:
They aren't that expensive now either.
That was my point...I don't think they are better for just video.
Anyhoo, I installed the 4650 today and just had to overclock it a little....:D
I set it at 800/900 and it works well.
HabpChips
09-10-2009, 07:59 PM
That was my point...I don't think they are better for just video.
ll.
Cool....as long as you've got the same video processor, then you're in business.
RAW-Raptor22
09-10-2009, 08:13 PM
If it's better than the 46xx:up:
They aren't that expensive now either.
Yeah, its only like $75 for an open box 4850. :)
dengyong
09-10-2009, 08:20 PM
I had a few other requirements as well...low power, no power cable, cool, quiet and small....$49 and free shipping sealed the deal.
RAW-Raptor22
09-10-2009, 08:22 PM
I had a few other requirements as well...low power, no power cable, cool, quiet and small.
4850 is out.... :p: