How good of a graphics card do I need on my computer to get the most out of my HD TV?

[pigstriker]

This is my pc (already purchased) : http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3TpGHx
and this is the tv I might get : http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-hdtv/9200105.p?id=1219398344416&skuId=9200105

I'm pretty noobish, so any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[uplink-svk]

Onboard is enough for everything besides games. For games, You'll need better power supply unit and some good graphics card, for fhd resolution.

 

[pigstriker]

Onboard is enough for everything besides games. For games, You'll need better power supply unit and some good graphics card, for fhd resolution.

So the integrated graphics is sufficient? Would there be no difference in quality in my HD TV using a video card vs integrated graphics?

 

[Wisecracker]

That processor has weak integrated graphics, and does not have Intel Clear Video HD Technology -- which is video processing/post-processing for movies and the like ....

If that is the purpose of that fancy 55-inch TV.

 

[uplink-svk]

Not the slightest, if You're gonna use HDMi/HDMi on Your TV and computer. If You'd use VGA, there could be some slight difference, besides that it's none.

Wisecracker - Intel Clear Video HD Technology is a publicity stunt, nothing more, nothing less. Sophisticated players, like VLC, or KM Player use their own algorithms to enhance movies. Any dedicated graphics card won't do better, playback quality-wise, than the Intel iGPU.

 

[Wisecracker]

You're delusional, and in denial. As usual.

Slight difference between D-Sub (analog) and HDMI (digital) quality ? That's crazy.

If the purpose is essentially video (and video quality) for the 55-inch TV, an AMD APU with integrated graphics is the way to go.

 

[uplink-svk]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A4-3300 2.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($39.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: Asus F1A75-M PRO/CSM Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec VSK-3000 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $281.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 08:26 EST-0500

op - personally I'd go this way.

Ignoring You wisecracker. The only one who has constant need of denying all of my comments is You. And yes, with ferit endings and ferit shielding, You can have similiar results on vga cable, as on HDMi. You can't of course transfer sound.

 

[pigstriker]

Oh Sorry, I forgot to clarify that I already have all the parts for the PC listed, but I'm just deciding whether to buy a video card or not.

 

[pigstriker]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A4-3300 2.5GHz Dual-Core Processor ($39.99 @ Directron)
Motherboard: Asus F1A75-M PRO/CSM Micro ATX FM1 Motherboard ($79.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: G.Skill NS Series 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($36.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Intel 530 Series 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($64.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Antec VSK-3000 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Rosewill Capstone 450W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $281.94
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-11-27 08:26 EST-0500

op - personally I'd go this way.

Ignoring You wisecracker. The only one who has constant need of denying all of my comments is You. And yes, with ferit endings and ferit shielding, You can have similiar results on vga cable, as on HDMi. You can't of course transfer sound.

How come you recommend a SSD btw? Would that improve the quality?

 

[uplink-svk]

pigstriker - if You want GPU acceleration at playing Your movies back, get some passive cooled graphics card, e.g. this one:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gt630sl2gd3l

it will also run some basic games. If You want really cheap, get this one:

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-210sl512md3l

Ssd won't improve quality at all. It will improve how the computer react though, and how it reads data, boot up, working with it, practically everything, besides playback quality.

 

[Wolfshadw]

@pigstriker - Why not just try it out on your HDTV without a graphics card. If you're happy with the results, no need for one. If it doesn't look like you think it should, then try out a graphics card. Just something like a Geforce GT630 or Radeon R5-240.

-Wolf sends

 

[uplink-svk]

Wolfshadw - +1 for You pal