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I am building a desktop computer for the bedroom. I want to use it for general surfing and reading articles, including a replacement for an Amazon Fire. I can't seem to find a simple answer for dummies to figure out a non-gaming GPU that will handle, say, HD streaming from Netflix without investing hundreds of dollars of overkill. Any suggestions? I don't know if it has to be SLI, Crossfire or others, but I want to keep the system relatively simple and last for a few years. Even refurbs are OK if they can just handle decent streaming with a wireless hookup, with HDMI. I am most concerned with a GPU that can handle videos and such, no gaming speeds required. Thanks, Chris
 
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"and last for a few years"

You have a lot of cheap options for videocards, like a GT 710, not to mention integrated graphics except for this 'last for a few years' bit. Over the coming years, 4k may become a thing you'll want. So then, an RX 550 or GTX 1030 are your cheap options. They have the hardware acceleration and outputs you'll probably need if you do ever get a 4k tv or monitor.
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Here is a build.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel - Pentium G4560 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($59.99 @ B&H)
Motherboard: MSI - B250I GAMING PRO AC Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard ($88.33 @ OutletPC)
Memory: Corsair - Vengeance LPX 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory ($56.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital - Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($48.33 @ OutletPC)
Video Card: Asus - Radeon RX 550 4GB Video Card ($97.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Cooler Master - Elite 130 Mini ITX Tower Case ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Antec - EarthWatts Green 380W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($40.49 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft - Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($87.89 @ OutletPC)
Keyboard: Logitech - MK320 Wireless Standard Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($24.99 @ Best Buy)
Total: $539.99
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-05-25 01:12 EDT-0400
 
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"and last for a few years"

You have a lot of cheap options for videocards, like a GT 710, not to mention integrated graphics except for this 'last for a few years' bit. Over the coming years, 4k may become a thing you'll want. So then, an RX 550 or GTX 1030 are your cheap options. They have the hardware acceleration and outputs you'll probably need if you do ever get a 4k tv or monitor.
 
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Thanks for the advice. I did have the Nvidia 1050 in my cart for a new build, but if I decide to save some money, the 1030 is a nice option. I watched the performance on Youtube, and again, I don't play games; no pun intended. I was looking at a refurb that has everything I need; "Dell Core 2 Quad 2.33GHz CPU / 8GB RAM / 1TB Hard Drive plus 1GB Nvidia HDMI video card for gaming! Windows 7 Pro 64-Bit and Microsoft Office pre installed and wireless." The 1GB GPU seemed too weak and I can ask for an upgrade, so the 1030 is a very cost effective price, as is the gt710. I figured 2GB would be a minimum and these two are reasonably priced. Thanks again.
 
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