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pci-e x16 vs pci-e 3.0

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November 11, 2013 11:10:38 AM

I have the following situation, use my TV to watch movies from my PC using VGA+sound, would like to upgrade to make use of my TV HDMI or coaxial cable, however, my budget is about $40

I dont have a preference between HDMI or coaxial cable.
I have a Dell Vostro 220 and unclear if I should get x16 or 3.0 (all bays available - G45 motherboard)

Im willing to throw an extra couple of dollars if I can get a better deal (currenly searching at newegg.com for cards, seems like HDMI opptions runs about $30~$50)

Any comments/advice/suggestions will be appreciated.

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a c 122 U Graphics card
November 11, 2013 11:14:31 AM

x16 can be 3.0./2.0/1.0............ x16 is x16........... your board is 2.0 or 3.0 ( too lazy to look )........... doesn't matter. buy a 5450 with an HDMI slot on the back and you're set. ( and HDMI to HDMI cable if you don't have one. )..... sound to tv through hdmi.
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November 11, 2013 11:28:24 AM

Based on the webpage for your computer, I'd guess that you're running a PCIE 2.0 board. The x16 refers to the bus width of the card, and to keep it simple, is pretty much the form factor of the slot you're using. You can pick up a GT 620 for around 50 dollars, and that will be excellent for all your media streaming needs.
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November 11, 2013 11:40:26 AM

Last question (I promise):

GPU: Radeon HD 6450 vs GeForce GT 620
Memory Size: 2GB vs 1GB
Core Clock: 625MHz vs 700MHz

Price: $49.99 each (GT620 has a rebate of $40, seems like the 6450 is a good fit due to price, memory?)
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a b U Graphics card
November 11, 2013 11:46:00 AM

The AMD chip will be more power hungry and probably louder. If they come out to the same price, even though the GT 620 is not as powerful it should be more than enough for movie streaming.

The 6450 is more powerful, but it will run louder and use more power.
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November 11, 2013 11:51:36 AM

10-4 ..... 620 it is, thanks for the advise
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November 11, 2013 11:54:16 AM

Glad to help, if you don't need anything else choose a best solution and keep us informed if you have any problems when you get the card!
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November 11, 2013 12:38:22 PM

P1nnacle said:
The AMD chip will be more power hungry and probably louder. If they come out to the same price, even though the GT 620 is not as powerful it should be more than enough for movie streaming.

The 6450 is more powerful, but it will run louder and use more power.


thanks for ALL the fanboyism..................... doesn't matter what card is used............. and the power thing............ bet you got the CARDS MIXED UP!............... but it still doesn't matter because they are both low end cards and don't use more than the pci-e bus can provide.................... but seeing how you are an"expert" you should already know that..................... wonder how a fanboy becomes an expert at anything............????????????????????
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