Low Power Graphics Card

[jimigibbs]

I'm looking for a new graphics card.... The quality of the built in on my board (Zotac H67ITX-C-E) is just not great on my 51" TV and I can't seem to get it any better. The problem is my Thermaltake Element Q Chasis only has a 220W PSU and most card I have seen require at least 300W. Any suggestions on a good card that will work or anything to improve the graphics on my existing board.
Thanks,
Jimi

PS..... Need an HDMI output.

 

[Binky]

The quality on the intel graphics should be very good. What do you mean by quality? is it a speed problem?

if you really mean the (visual) look and not any speed issues, like 1080p playback, you might have something set wrong. You should post your display and AV receiver model. There might be issues there.

 

[LoveMachine]

Any of the Intel HD graphics from Sandy of Ivy will output general quality comparable to a discrete card, as Binky alluded to. Keep in mind that, at least up close, a big screen TV image just isn't going to look as good as a computer monitor.

BUT, to answer your question, if you aren't gaming, something like an AMD 6670 would work just fine with your power requirements. The 7750 has the best performance per watt, but at full load if gaming will burn a bit more power. A 6450 will be the cheapest option with the same visual quality for video, but it's uses are limited.

 

[Jimzz]

Yea I am not a intel video fan but it should work fine for what you are doing.

What kind of TV? DLP, Projection, ???

Now if you want a card just to try then a 6450 is very low power and decodes well, not for current gaming though. Can get in the $20-30 range for one.

Like this...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102933

 

[Insert_Nickname]

BUT, to answer your question, if you aren't gaming, something like an AMD 6670 would work just fine with your power requirements. The 7750 has the best performance per watt, but at full load if gaming will burn a bit more power. A 6450 will be the cheapest option with the same visual quality for video, but it's uses are limited.

Now if you want a card just to try then a 6450 is very low power and decodes well, not for current gaming though. Can get in the $20-30 range for one.

Was going to say HD6450 or GT610, but either is good enough. Though not much of an "upgrade" from Intel HD Graphics. May I ask what CPU you're using?. The Celeron/Pentium families has the "fun" video parts disabled...