HD video editing and playback

[matt101]

What is the cheapest graphics card i can get that can edit and playback hd video decently? I need it as cheap as possible so it can fit into my build budget.

Thanks.

 

[jryan388]

Radeon 5450 would work, but for a bit more a 5570 is much, much more powerful.

 

[jaguarskx]

I would go with the HD 5570 or HD 5670 based on the following article regarding video playback quality...

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