Suggestions on a graphics card

[Pitbull30]

Hi,

I just built a AMD Quad Core, 4GB RAM . 500 Watt Power, 500gb HD, running XP.

It came with the Sparkle 9400GT graphics card.

I would like a better one with a HDMI outlet to hook to my TV for sound and video, capable of HD & blue ray, HDCP compliant.

I am not a gamer. But would like the option to do some decent not expert ones if I decide too.

Do not want a loud power hungry card is a priority...

Thanks!

 

[Pitbull30]

You are the 3rd person to recommend those and a similar one to me.

This was the other, but they are out.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102818

Im thinking about going for that 4670, you just mentioned. Is the 4850 worth the extra $$? Is it loud and power hungry?

 

[Pitbull30]

Hmmmm...so should I just take the 4670? Ive noticed they have a version out with gddr3 and GDDR4...

GDDR4 tends to be a bit more pricey...

 

[Onus]

A 4670 looks about right for you. This one is very quiet (I have it), and is available for only $70, or $60 if you get the $10 MIR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161252

 

[megamanx00]

If you're not going to game then all you really need is a Radeon 4350 or 4550. This one from MSI has an HDMI connector on the board eliminating the need for an adapter.

MSI R4350-MD512H Radeon HD 4350 512MB $34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127436

 

[Pitbull30]

Well I would like the option to run some games. I havent really tried any yet, the PC I used to have was a bone stock HP.

Let me ask another question. I notice that graphics cards tend to have the same numbers. For example The one above was a "Sapphire 4670"

But then a few posts down someone recommended a "HIS 4670"

Is the model number a standard across brands? If so how do you know what brand to go with?