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I'm turning my old rig into an htpc.
Here are the basic specs:
P4 550 (3.4ghz @ 800fsb)
Asus p4ad2 premium
2 GB ddr2-600
ATI x700
I'm thinking about upgrading the gpu for use with my older 37" panny plasma (108i), for basic video playback/streaming.
Here are 3 on newegg that seem good and reasonable:
gigabyte 9500 ($35 AR): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814125257
Sapphire 4650 ($50 AR): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102805
Sapphire 4550 ($50): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102819
The 4550 is passively cooled, which is nice, but the price on the 9500 is pretty awesome. I'll prob use this briefly in the old rig before I upgrade to a 285 in a few months.
Any thoughts? Or are they basically comparable? Thx!
Here are the basic specs:
P4 550 (3.4ghz @ 800fsb)
Asus p4ad2 premium
2 GB ddr2-600
ATI x700
I'm thinking about upgrading the gpu for use with my older 37" panny plasma (108i), for basic video playback/streaming.
Here are 3 on newegg that seem good and reasonable:
gigabyte 9500 ($35 AR): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814125257
Sapphire 4650 ($50 AR): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102805
Sapphire 4550 ($50): http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814102819
The 4550 is passively cooled, which is nice, but the price on the 9500 is pretty awesome. I'll prob use this briefly in the old rig before I upgrade to a 285 in a few months.
Any thoughts? Or are they basically comparable? Thx!