Which GPU for ~£30?

[GoogalyMoogaly]

Hi,

Thinking of giving my parents PC a bit of an overhaul using a few old bits I have lying around. the Issue is the motherboard I was going to use doesn't have onboard graphics. So I'd need a cheap (but capable GPU).

It doesn't really get used for anything too strenuous. Web browsing, e-mail, general office work and watching DVD/Videos/iPlayer.

So what's the best GPU I could get for around £35? I could stretch to a bit more if it's worth it, but really the cheaper the better.

If it has any sort of video acceleration that'd be a plus.

Thanks.

 

[Orcvader]

If it's only for that this is enough: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-271-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1711

Can also play 1080p files .

 

[GoogalyMoogaly]

I recently bought the 1GB version of that card (when it was on Today Only) for an HTPC i'm also building out of old bits. Wish I could've bought 2 but you can only buy 1 of the Today Only items.

Will it be ok for a HTPC too, or would I be better off getting something else for an HTPC?

 

[Orcvader]

It's perfectly fine for a HTPC and will have no problems with HD playback. If you want something to play 3D content though have a look at this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-264-SP&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=1985

Both cards will decode HD media thansk to UVD, with the 6450 being able to also decode 3D Blu-Ray.

 

[MADMAN]

thats a nice card and passive think ill buy one for a m8 who had a noisy fan on his !

 

[GoogalyMoogaly]

Does look nice, what sort of airflow does it need to keep it cool. Not sure the case has the best airflow for passive cooling.