HTPC Video card replace or upgrade?

[jefferz]

I'm trying to decide which option would be better for me.  I'm currently using a Radeon 5670 video card but it is dying and the onboard video, HD3300, won't play 1080 smoothly.  

So I'm looking at a couple different options. My budget is $120US max.

• 2gb RX460 or GTX 1050 in that $100-$120 range.  
• MSI Radeon HD6450 1gb $34.45  https://www.amazon.com/MSI-Profile-PCI-Express-R6450-MD1GD3-LP/dp/B004X6ABTM/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1477353776&sr=1-5&keywords=hd6450
• Upgrade the CPU/Motherboard to an AMD Athlon 5350 and a budget Asus board for $80 which will play 1080p with the onboard and consume less power since it's a 25w cpu.

The only thing it's used for is Kodi and other streaming at 1080p.  I already have a gaming PC so there will be no upgrading this pc.  Which option would be the best or is there something else out there that would be better?  

Current build:
Athlon x4 640
ECS A790GGM-AD3 mobo
8gb generic ram
SeaSonic G series 550w PSU
Antec Three Hundred case
Hyper 212
Windows 10

 

[gtx1060=value]

i'd just get the cheapest gpu from the newest generation, that would be fine for 1080p streaming

[aisle9]

Even the 5350 craps out at 1080p60. I know. I own one. It shares its case with a GTX 750 Ti now.

 

If you want to game at all, go for the 460/1050. If you don't and you want to stay in that $30-40 range, troll Craigslist for a used GT 730, 710 or even a 210 (shouldn't be more than $20 for a 210). You can buy a new 710 for $40, but...why? The 6450 is not worth the price, even at $30.

[jefferz]

2 hours ago, aisle9 said:

Even the 5350 craps out at 1080p60. I know. I own one. It shares its case with a GTX 750 Ti now.

 

If you want to game at all, go for the 460/1050. If you don't and you want to stay in that $30-40 range, troll Craigslist for a used GT 730, 710 or even a 210 (shouldn't be more than $20 for a 210). You can buy a new 710 for $40, but...why? The 6450 is not worth the price, even at $30.

It will never be used for gaming.  Newegg has this GT 710 for $28.  Would this work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487222

[aisle9]

11 minutes ago, jefferz said:

It will never be used for gaming.  Newegg has this GT 710 for $28.  Would this work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814487222

I would think so. GDDR5 would be better, but I'd think that card is plenty.