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taggbro
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_ 		14. February 2009 @ 13:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
i'm in the process of gathering components for a new build. my first build.

i plan on the following:
core i7
6gb ram
64bit
asus p6 mobo

i'm not a gamer but want a graphics card that will handle plugging into hd tv. i run photoshop, encode vids and music. occasionally run autocad and a couple of 3d cabinet rendering programs.

my initial idea is to get a 4870 but that might be overkill if i don't plan on gaming????

can you recommend a good graphics card that would work well for me.
thanks
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sammorris
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_ 		15. February 2009 @ 07:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yes, it's overkill if you don't play games :)

Assuming the programs you use to encode don't pull off the graphics card, your CPU will do all the work, all you need is a basic graphics card. I tend to recommend the HD4650 as it's a good cheap compromise between respectable 3D performance should it be needed later, fluid HD video playback, low noise & power consumption, and low cost.
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