decent graphics card to play HDMI

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by SonnyCooL, Jul 31, 2009.

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    do i really need an average graphics card to play HDMI ??
     
    SonnyCooL, Jul 31, 2009 IP
  2. bnandika

    bnandika Well-Known Member

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    I only use GForce 9400 512MB and very satisfied play 1080p movie not only on my HDMI 19 inch monitor but also on 40 inch LCD TV :D
     
    bnandika, Jul 31, 2009 IP
  3. SonnyCooL

    SonnyCooL Peon

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    how about those 4 series GC (4670)?
    SOrry really noob in GC and last GC i bought was Riva TNT 16 mb :)
     
    SonnyCooL, Aug 1, 2009 IP
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    I am thinking of investing in card as well. as it seems to max out my processor watching 1080P movies with my onboard graphics card. you think i can get a good enough card for $100?
     
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  5. Hecky

    Hecky Like a Dungeon Dragon!

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    I have a GTX 280 graphics card which can handle HDMI output very nicely, also 2560x1600 resolution on the dual-dvi :D
     
    Hecky, Aug 1, 2009 IP
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    Stroh Notable Member

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    ATI HD series is an excellent choice in HD technology because of their pixel shaders are higher than nVidia.

    I have a Sapphire ATI HD3870 and it makes Blu-ray look incredible!
     
    Stroh, Aug 1, 2009 IP
  7. SonnyCooL

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    Headache to setup new PC ...
    Thanks ....
     
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    bnandika Well-Known Member

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    A $100 graphics card would be enough for watching 1080P in HDMI monitor or 1080p HDMI lcd tv
     
    bnandika, Aug 1, 2009 IP
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    Dhurkheda Peon

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    Why not try nVidia graphics card ?
     
    Dhurkheda, Aug 2, 2009 IP
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    h@cker Peon

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    ^
    nvidia card consumes more power and generates more heat
     
    h@cker, Aug 3, 2009 IP