Need help deciding on video card? Need HDMI

kentuckynet · Mar 27, 2014

hello, im not sure what to buy, im not a gamer, my dell vostro 220s does not have a hdmi port.
It has a built in the motherboard vga output. I would like to add a video card that would "i guess" take the place of the one built in that would shpw video on ym monitor and my tv vis the hdmi port when not using the vga port.....im not aure when i read about a video card what im needing?
some have 512mb some are 1 GB all i want it for is browsing the interent and watching movies on my tv's HDM port........thanks if you can tell me what i need.

Remeber my pc is the SLIM version so the card is only about 3 inches on the face plate.....

thanks for your help
mack

goku1234567890 · Mar 27, 2014

Uuummmm what is your budget and can you please describe the make and model of your power supply? For daily use i would recommend a GT 630 of Nvidia: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130792
This card can do a little gaming if you think of it in the near future.

ak47jar3d · Mar 27, 2014

I got a better idea:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812186169
This will convert VGA to HDMI and much cheaper than buying a new card.

kentuckynet · Mar 27, 2014

i want to leave my monitor hooked up to the vga and have a seperate hdmi plug for my switch i use thats feeds my tv's hdmi port. I have my dish network bix that gors to a hdmi switch box, so i want to have this card tied to that same switch box when i want to watch movies off my pc, its ok if my lcd monitor goes off during this time but i dont want to be moving cables each time.

kentuckynet · Mar 27, 2014

my monitor only has vga not intrested in gaming just a good quality hd picture on my tv and no conflicts with my existing monitor and wattage ability

goku1234567890 · Mar 28, 2014

GT 520 is better in every aspect as compared to his built-in graphic card. Sorry i suggested the bigger card here is the low profile card that you: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121778
It is only 4$ expensive and performs much well then gt 520.

kentuckynet · Mar 28, 2014

even that last cards faceplate is too large...how can i put a picture of the size of the card i need on this site? i dont see any way to upload a photo?

goku1234567890 · Mar 28, 2014

Go to the site imgur.com create an account there and then upload the pic and past us the "Direct Link" on your next post. The faceplate is not large it is a low profile graphic card the picture is zoomed in that is why faceplate looks large to you. Do this measure the size of the slot and tell us those measurement.

goku1234567890 · Mar 28, 2014

Maybe you have SFF. Maybe you can try my way. I had a SFF and a low profile card whose bracket was big so i removed the bracket and brought the VGA cable from the lower bracket. See this picture: (http://i.imgur.com/6YY4ef3.jpg)

kentuckynet · Mar 30, 2014

would this one work without upgrading my power supply?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2941920&SRCCODE=WEBGOOPA&cm_mmc_o=mH4CjC7BBTkwCjCV1-CjCE&gclid=CPOdrselur0CFVFp7AodaFkAkQ

goku1234567890 · Mar 30, 2014

That would work also but it is too simple. Try this card: http://www.amazon.com/Inno3D-Geforce-graphics-express-profile/dp/B0062CWKCQ
It is better than GT 610 and come with dual bracket so that you can bring your VGA cable come from the lower slot.

kentuckynet · Mar 30, 2014

thanks but im lookinf for something cheap as it will just be used for browsing the net and watching hd movies on the tv..no games ever of any kind....do i still need the more expenxive one? i do want one that will last...though.....not soo cheap its jink either.

goku1234567890 · Mar 30, 2014

That card is too simple and will start lagging your videos online if you open 4 to 5 tabs of video. At least get the GT 620 or GT 630 they are both good HD movies browsing and will last you 2 years good.

kentuckynet · Apr 16, 2014

how would i know from the descrition of the card if i would have to upgrade my standard 200 or 250...i cant remeber power supply? I dont want to have to change it out to get a simple video card to watch movies on my tv......
thanks

goku1234567890 · Apr 17, 2014

If you want a cheap, silent and one that can browse and let you watch video Geforce 210 1 Gb will be more than enough. believe me i use that card for about a year and played sleeping dogs on it. It is a good card and some will say that it is bad but i tried and nothing can beat personal experience. Although what is your processor?

goku1234567890 · Apr 17, 2014

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I think i suggested the GT 630 above and to OP it is expensive and above his needs. Geforce 210 1GB will be more than enough for his needs. Or geforce GT 610 will be enough.

kentuckynet · Apr 17, 2014

intel duo core e7400 2.80ghz 6 gb ram

goku1234567890 · Apr 17, 2014

Yeah if you want a card solely for browsing and watching videos i suggest get the geforce 210 1Gb or the GT 610 or 620. One of them will fill your needs just fine.

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