need agp card that can play HD video

[substance12]

my computer is old and I'm running an old ATI 9500 pro. It currently cannot play HD video. correct me if i'm wrong here but through some google searches I read that with the right video card I would be able to play HD video (mkv, mp4, etc) with no issues. I read that i would need a card that supports avivo or purevideo.

I came across this on newegg:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121260

oddly enough this is 2-3x cheaper than what i paid for my current card.

1) would this do?
2) any other suggestions? I've been out of the video card game for years since i stopped gaming. I have no idea where i'm going on this.

 

[frozentundra123456]

I am not an expert on video, but I think this should work. I had a 2600 pro which is a generation older than this and I think it supported HD video, although I never used it for that because I dont have an HD monitor.

Again, I am not an expert by any stretch, but to get true HD I think you would need the proper monitor and cables also, unless you have them already.

 

[frozentundra123456]

Just another note: this is a dual slot card because it is fanless and has a very large passive cooler. Make sure it will fit in your case.

 

[substance12]

yeah, i chose that on purpose. I guess my concern was more about processing power, not actual output. my current setup is just too sluggish.

 

[alyarb]

that card will work fine. you just need to download powerdvd8 or use media player classic -home cinema with the cyberlink decoder to get directx video acceleration working. what display are you using?

 

[substance12]

when i was referring to HD video I was referring more along the lines of mkv and mp4. do i still need the cyberlink decoders? I'm using a samsung 215tw lcd.

 

[tcsenter]

Make sure to use the latest Catalyst AGP version:

http://support.amd.com/us/kbar...CatalystAGPHotfix.aspx


There is a slightly cheaper HD 3650 but its not fanless:

SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 3650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP


Or, for only $12 more than the fanless HD 3650, you could get the substantially better HD 4650:

DIAMOND Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP

 

[substance12]

i pulled the trigger on the one that i linked. i'd much prefer the fanless as i only need this card to play HD video, not to game. (I'm assuming that high end gaming requirements would supercede watching HD video.)

a lot of the reviews said there were issues with installing drivers. i got the link for the hotlink fix drivers. kinda worried though.