Hello,
I refined my question/desires so I am re-posting with a different angle.
Problem:
My integrated Intel GMA 4500HD isn't all that sharp with text so I wish
to buy an ATI lowprofile card that displays very sharp text to replace it.
Needs:
My Slim PC only accepts low-profile cards.
A fanless (silent) card is highly desirable to me.
I don't game and just need a super snappy XP/Windows 7 desktop experience.
ATI Low-Profile options are:
ATI 4350, 4550, 4650 (that's it for lowprofile)
Questions:
1) Will an ATI 4350 card be as fast or faster than the Intel GMA 4500HD?
(There is a fanless ASUS 4350 on newegg. ASUS doesn't seem to make
anything faster in a "fanless" design. Saphire makes a fanless 4550 but
I read the text isn't as sharp with the Saphire brand and that's my issue
with the GMA 4500HD)
2) If I went to a fan-cooled ASUS 4550 would I notice a snappier XP/Windows 7
desktop?
3) If I went to a fan-cooled PowerColor 4650 would I notice a snappier XP/Windows 7
desktop?
Thanks again...
I refined my question/desires so I am re-posting with a different angle.
Problem:
My integrated Intel GMA 4500HD isn't all that sharp with text so I wish
to buy an ATI lowprofile card that displays very sharp text to replace it.
Needs:
My Slim PC only accepts low-profile cards.
A fanless (silent) card is highly desirable to me.
I don't game and just need a super snappy XP/Windows 7 desktop experience.
ATI Low-Profile options are:
ATI 4350, 4550, 4650 (that's it for lowprofile)
Questions:
1) Will an ATI 4350 card be as fast or faster than the Intel GMA 4500HD?
(There is a fanless ASUS 4350 on newegg. ASUS doesn't seem to make
anything faster in a "fanless" design. Saphire makes a fanless 4550 but
I read the text isn't as sharp with the Saphire brand and that's my issue
with the GMA 4500HD)
2) If I went to a fan-cooled ASUS 4550 would I notice a snappier XP/Windows 7
desktop?
3) If I went to a fan-cooled PowerColor 4650 would I notice a snappier XP/Windows 7
desktop?
Thanks again...