Graphics for HD video but no gaming

[Irongstone]

Hello, How much of graphics capability is needed for HD video but no gaming?

 

[Littlebro]

Not much. You should be fine with any 40 dollar GPU.

 

[noidea_77]

+ 1 to Littlebro! Your budget and the right mixture of connectors (DVI, HDMI, DP,...) are the selection criteria.

 

[pit_1209]

What about this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102933

 

[getochkn]

What about this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102933

More than enough and has all the outputs you need for different hookups. I ran a 5450 for a few years and it handled HD video no problem and some gaming, so the 6450 should be fine for you.

 

[popatim]

thats exactly what that cards intended use is but...
if you're motherbd has integrated graphics its also probably enough for HD video.

 

[jaguarskx]

What about this

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102933

The Radeon HD 6450 should be ideal if your current CPU is older than an Intel "Sandy Bridge" or "Ivy Bridge" Core i3 / i5 / i7 CPU. It has low power consumption and it also is passively cooled so no need to worry about noise from a fan. Just make sure that your case has good airflow, otherwise it might run a bit hot.