I need some help choosing a graphics card

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    I need some help choosing a graphics card. I kno my computer is alittle slow but it has AMD 64 processor 2.20 GHz 1 gig of ram and 250 gb of hdd...
    can someone recommend a good graphics card that has tv out for around 50$
    Also one more question, do you install a graphics card by simply putting it in the expansion bay or do you need to do some wiring (my current card is intergrated)
    I know I may be asking for alot but thanks in advance.
     
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    so basically i wont need to install anything with the 8500gt.. right?
     
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    Nothing other than the card itself.
     
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    thx this really helped. and im guessing the 8500gt is the best card for 50$
     
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    Yes it is. For decent gaming performance you need a much better card than the 8500GT, but on a budget that strict, that will do.
     
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