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<blockquote data-quote="FantaXP7" data-source="post: 384952" data-attributes="member: 88166">I have been testing out media portal and getting as much knowledge as I can to set it up how I would like it before I go purchase new parts for a HTPC. I currently own a Sapphire X1600 pro with HDMI in my computer. I am looking at the Radeon 4550. I would go with the 4670, but I need a low profile card because I have chosen this case:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186" target="_blank">Newegg.com - LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - HTPC / Media Center Cases</a>My question is this, with my current card being low profile, capable of h.264 decoding, and has an HDMI output, will I see any changes with the 4550? I realize the 4550 has 7.1 audio out, which I want, but unfortunately I won't be owning a 7.1 receiver for awhile. Will the 4550 outperform the 1600 in terms of processing video? Will it maybe be easier to work with as far as custom resolutions?Just trying to find out if the $50 is worth spending. thanks</blockquote>

[QUOTE="FantaXP7, post: 384952, member: 88166"] I have been testing out media portal and getting as much knowledge as I can to set it up how I would like it before I go purchase new parts for a HTPC. I currently own a Sapphire X1600 pro with HDMI in my computer. I am looking at the Radeon 4550. I would go with the 4670, but I need a low profile card because I have chosen this case: [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112186]Newegg.com - LIAN LI Black Aluminum PC-C37B Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC Case - HTPC / Media Center Cases[/url] My question is this, with my current card being low profile, capable of h.264 decoding, and has an HDMI output, will I see any changes with the 4550? I realize the 4550 has 7.1 audio out, which I want, but unfortunately I won't be owning a 7.1 receiver for awhile. Will the 4550 outperform the 1600 in terms of processing video? Will it maybe be easier to work with as far as custom resolutions? Just trying to find out if the $50 is worth spending. thanks [/QUOTE]

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