Video Card for dedicated HTPC

[ehcah]

Can anyone recomend an inexpensive video card capable of handling local 1080p video streaming? This card will only be used in my theatre room.

 

[rocky41]

If you can have 50 bucks than hd 4650 will be a really good option for you to use for the HTPC setup.....even for gaming(optional for you) it will be really good....
I hope 50 bucks are not expensive for you.....

 

[rocky41]

second of all welcome to tom's hardware

 

[Helltech]

We need to know your motherboard and budget.

 

[jaguarskx]

HD 5570

See following HTPC video comparison review:

http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/video/display/htpc-graphics-cards.html

 

[loneninja]

Integrated video on most of AMD's current chipsets should be enough, other wise a 4650/4670/5570/5670 would all be more than powerful enough for the task.