Upgrade graphic card or CPU for Multimedia (Movies in high quality)

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Daarligregner

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Hi!

I recently upgraded my RAM from 4 to 8 GB and a new ssd. It boosted my performance to the top, but i want better picture on my screen.
I have seen on other post, that sometimes its the CPU that needs to be upgraded...
I have been searching alot, and what i can think of, is that a new graphic card would improve it alot! But im confused..
I dont play games, i only watch movies and on the web. I want my text on the screen better and overall just to look better. The scrren i use is a 42* Philips television full HD.
I want to watch movies in high quality.
So the question is, what should i upgrade `???

Intel i3 2120 3,3 Ghz
Intel Hp graphic 2000
8GB ram DDR3
 
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kanewolf
If you are using DVI to HDMI and running at 1080p. That is about as good as you will get. If you purchase a graphics card with HDMI, then you will be able to view HDCP protected content, Netflix should look better. I doubt your desktop will look much different.
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dontlistentome

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On one hand, for just HD video and web browsing, a relatively cheap videocard like the Nvida GT 710 with an HDMI output would be fine. I'm assuming your tv has an HDMI input. This is exactly the kind of use this card was made for.

On the other hand, using a tv as a computer monitor is not going to give you the best quality image, especially where text is concerned. So even a videocard upgrade is not guaranteed to provide clear text. The image is only as good as your monitor or tv can display. Should you do it? It's a gamble, and the cost of a GT 710 is what you are gambling with.
 
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If you are using DVI to HDMI and running at 1080p. That is about as good as you will get. If you purchase a graphics card with HDMI, then you will be able to view HDCP protected content, Netflix should look better. I doubt your desktop will look much different.
 
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dontlistentome

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No, the point is a tv is not the same as a quality computer monitor. You specifically mentioned text, which is one thing a tv does not do well. So by using HDMI to HDMI you can get the best quality HD video because you'll satisfy copyright protection schemes, but it won't do anything for text. You need a monitor for that. That's one reason everyone doesn't just use a tv as a computer monitor.
 
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