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jdgivens   12-24-2008 at 09:08:43 AM

I am in need of a new video card. My current setup is this:

MSI 975x, Duo-2 2.4ghz, 4GB OCZ ATI Ram, 2 160 sata drive, ATI x1300 pro,Lite-on DVD Burner and reader, Thermaltake 430 watt psu.
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I don't want to spend more than 120.00 and i am not a gamer. I do want to setup Blue Ray soon and I do video editing.

What are your suggestions? Thanks


Message edited by jdgivens on 12-24-2008 at 05:54:28 PM
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evongugg   12-24-2008 at 02:55:05 PM
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I think you mean video card.

You can get a ATI 4550 for about $50.00.

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serpent1202   12-24-2008 at 03:27:31 PM
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This is the absolute best card for $120

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814121272

Granted, its WAY WAY more than you need, video editing primarily uses the CPU.

The other recommendation would be a HD 4830, but isn't much slower and only $20-$30 cheaper.

Get the 4850.

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Cranky1970   12-24-2008 at 03:40:15 PM
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A 4670 would be a good choice as well.

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Outlander_04   12-24-2008 at 03:54:40 PM
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The 4850 is a 3D gaming gfx card . You dont need it .

A 4670 will do the job .

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jdgivens   12-24-2008 at 05:44:30 PM
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What about all these power requirements?? Is my psu good enough?

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evongugg   12-29-2008 at 02:25:04 PM
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You need to change that power supply.

See here:

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/332/9

Certified power supplies are recommended. Refer to http://ati.amd.com/certifiedPSU for a list of Certified products.

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