Graphics Card - ATI 5450

[NumberFive]

Hi,

Anyone know if the ATI 5450 is anyway decent for HD video, h.264 broadcasts (i.e. BBC HD, ITV HD).

I have an ATI X1300, and it doesn't seem to support h.264 acceleration. Been recommended the ATI 5450 by a gamer, but thought I'd check with the right crowd first.

Thanks!

[imilne]

Yep, it's more than enough. I use one now, and before that I had a 4550 and it was fine too.

Iain

[NumberFive]

Nice one, thanks.

[hoborg]

There should be 6450 available already with UVD 3.0.

[b00sfuk]

I have a 5450 which is great (e.g. for BBC HD) but has a minor limitation as it does not have enough power to enable the options to remove (mosquito) compression artifacts (seen on some highly compressed channels especially with football etc.). Suggest waiting for 6450 (available 19 April) which has enough power or go for a 5550.