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Card Selection for 52" 1080p LCD TV as Monitor

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I will be using a 52" Samsung 1080p LCD for a monitor.

I just purchased this Video Card

SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102770

The Product Specification says HDMI via adaptor. Is it necessary to consider a "native" HDMI video card or will that take me way to far up in price? Also, I will be using the PC to stream movies and tv shows as well. (hulu.com, etc.)

Is the current Video Card selected going to make me regret not getting a higher end card? Any opinions? Should I return this card and select a different one.

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It should work fine, unless you're really heavy into gaming, in which case something like a 4870 (or a second 4850 for CF) would be better. For what you want, it should work great.

Reply to cjl

Thanks. Doesn't need to be 1080p resolution necessarily. I just don't want jumps or graininess when streaming or gaming.

I think 480p is the highest streaming capable right now through Highspeed Cable ISP's anyway

Reply to jessegibson

Then you're set. The 4850 is more than enough for what you need.

Reply to cjl

Sweet.

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