EnvyNews staff writer Patrick Daniels has taken a HTPC-centric look at HIS's latest budget-minded offering, the HIS Radeon 9550 VIVO 128MB.
The 9550 is not the purchase that hardcore gamers will consider. Casual gamers will enjoy the fact that at the "low" stock speeds, games such as Return to Castle Wolfenstein and Unreal Tournament should play very well in moderate resolutions. Where this card excels is in the Home Theatre PC niche. The output to TV, especially HDTV, provides a crystal-clear picture that must be seen to be believed. Tack on the video-in capabilities and a software bundle that makes the whole video experience a much easier affair, and you've got a great value for not much money.Read more
