Radeon 5450 vs MSI N8400GS-MD512H/TC

[srini0603]

I have an Radeon 5450 card installed on my hptc. would changing the card to MSI N8400GS-MD512H/TC help the pc in anyway?

I am looking for a better picture quality in WMC.

 

[Durvelle27]

it would be a downgrade so either go for a HD 6450 or 6570 ?

 

[srini0603]

it would be a downgrade so either go for a HD 6450 or 6570 ?

thanks...how about geforce gt430? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127602

 

[Durvelle27]

this is $10 extra and out performs the GT 430 and the HD 5450 and HD 6450

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150580 HD 6570 2GB

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131441 HD 6570 1GB

 

[Binky]

The picture quality of the 5450 should be perfect. If its not, you have other issues. Can you describe the bad picture quality?

 

[srini0603]

The picture quality of the 5450 should be perfect. If its not, you have other issues. Can you describe the bad picture quality?

I am using HDHomeRun Prime and when I watch live tv on the WMC the colors are washed out and the picture is not clear when compared to the verizon HD box.

I am trying to find an way to increase the picture quality in WMC.

 

[srini0603]

this is $10 extra and out performs the GT 430 and the HD 5450 and HD 6450

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150580 HD 6570 2GB

or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814131441 HD 6570 1GB

my pc is a small form factor htpc with mini itx board. the psu is only 150W. will 6570 1GB or 2GB work with this psu?

 

[Durvelle27]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127611 low profile will fit your case

what's you pc specs

 

[Binky]

I am using HDHomeRun Prime and when I watch live tv on the WMC the colors are washed out and the picture is not clear when compared to the verizon HD box.

I am trying to find an way to increase the picture quality in WMC.

The card is probably fine. Are you connecting to the TV via HDMI? The 5450 should not have significantly different picture quality than other cards. Changing to another AMD card will not be helpful. If you must change the card, I'd try an Nvidia card instead (you've already tried AMD...).

You should spend some time trying to tweak the picture settings. Try something like this: https://www.google.com/search?aq=f&ix=seb&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=htpc+display+calibration

 

[srini0603]

The card is probably fine. Are you connecting to the TV via HDMI? The 5450 should not have significantly different picture quality than other cards. Changing to another AMD card will not be helpful. If you must change the card, I'd try an Nvidia card instead (you've already tried AMD...).

You should spend some time trying to tweak the picture settings. Try something like this: https://www.google.com/search?aq=f&ix=seb&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&q=htpc+display+calibration

Yes I am using HDMI to connect to the TV. the cable is verizon with 35/35 internet speed. the htpc is connected with wired internet. and the tv is sharp lcd 47".

As you said I want to try a different card other than AMD as I have one already..thats the reason I was leaning towards the geforce.

is this a better card than radeon 5450? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687

 

[lyssword]

if anything, 8400gs would have worse picture quality. Anyways, try tweaking some stuff in catalyst control center (or whatever it's called)

 

[Binky]

Yes I am using HDMI to connect to the TV. the cable is verizon with 35/35 internet speed. the htpc is connected with wired internet. and the tv is sharp 47".

As you said I want to try a different card other than AMD as I have one already..thats the reason I was leaning towards the geforce.

is this a better card than radeon 5450? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...&SID=u00000687

The GT430 is a very good HTPC card. I'd still suggest tweaking your display settings first. After tweaks, the GT430 and the 5450 will be extremely similar.