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Hi all. I am building a new HTPC and would like a GPU that can playback 1080p very well, does audio via HDMI and can also do some decent gaming. My case will be able to support a full-size card and I am going with a 500W PS.
Here's what I was considering:
Galaxy GTS 450 - $60 after rebate
Sapphire Radeon 5670 - $60 after rebate
Any other suggestions? I have read that the GTS 450's have audio stuttering issues via HDMI to an HDTV. But its more powerful than the 5670.
Thanks.
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Nvidia currently having microblocking when doing fast forward/rewind with hardware accelerator on. I believe the 5670 could handle what you are planning well without the macroblocking issues (anyone please correct me if I'm wrong).
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Won't be doing any hardcore gaming or needing ultra settings on everything. Just casual gaming that can do Crysis 2 on high settings for example.
Never heard of microblocking. I will have to read about it.
Thanks for the advice.
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Wow. So basically I am screwed either way. FPS blows for both. Of course the GTS 450 is noticeably faster, its still lame.
Well I might need to bigger card I guess. Need to see I can get for maybe $120ish that will be better.
Any thoughts?
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So with something like the A8-3850 how does this work with the GPU built in? Does the onboard video of a compatible mobo somehow receive all the processing power from the GPU? Or do the mobos just have a dead vid card that just does pass-through or something?
Also what is this macroblocking? I need to read about it. I assume the Radeons don't have this issue?