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mjik   10-16-2009 at 04:18:00 AM

I'm planning on getting this card and using HDMI for output to my LCD TV (w/o monitor). Will it work or do I have to use DVI? My OS will be Win 7 ...

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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   10-16-2009 at 04:25:42 AM
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It should work, as that is why they included it. Though, do you have a DVI capable monitor for at least temporary use in case you run into any problems? If not, that's still fine, as like I said it should work with either hookup.

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mjik   10-16-2009 at 04:31:00 AM
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No, I don't have a spare monitor. I'm replacing my old setup where I was using a standard VGA out, as my TV supports it. I'm monitor-free for several years now :) I'm getting one of those Shuttle SFF and wanted to get the low profile card. The regular size cards do have VGA out, but I wanted to go for the low profile one..

Michael

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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   10-16-2009 at 04:37:09 AM
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Well, you can also grab a DVI to VGA converter really cheap (they often put them in with the GFX cards for free) as an extra failsafe, but HDMI should work (many people use it solely in HTPCs).

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mjik   10-16-2009 at 04:43:33 AM
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Good tip, forgot about the DVI-> VGA converter. I'll get this one, as VGA is always the safest bet in case some DRM issues :)

This is exactly what I use my PC for - HTPC and photo editing.

Thanks for advice!

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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   10-16-2009 at 04:46:06 AM
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Yep, that should work great for that. I have a similar card (Sapphire 4650, but full height plus DDR3) and it works great and stays nice and cool. The only thing I am not 100% sure of is the noise. I don't think it is terrible or anything, but I haven't actually checked to see if it is silent or whatever, and for HTPC that can be very important.

------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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mjik   10-16-2009 at 04:53:18 AM
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Based on some reviews it looks to be fairly silent. My current setup is ultra quiet, but it uses on-board Intel card and has an external, fan-less PSU. The internal fans make virtually no noise, as there's not a lot of heat generated. Pretty cool :)

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Bronze Graphics badge EXT64   10-16-2009 at 05:00:04 AM
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Yep, they are really low power cards. Who would've thought a few years ago when everyone was predicting 1kW+ PSUs that such decent performance could be had without even an external power connector.

------------------------------ Phenom II X4 940 BE 3.0GHz - 1.25V > GA-MA790GP-DS4H > XFX ATI 4850 1GB > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1066MHz 5-5-5-15-2T > PCP&C 610W
Athlon II X2 250 3.0GHz > GA-MA770T-UD3P > Sapphire ATI 4650 512MB DDR3 > 4GB OCZ Platinum 1600MHz@1066MHz > XP/Win7 Enter 64
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