mark.carline
Prominent Member
Straight from the register:
Perfect for MCE:
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/08/23/gigabyte_preps_hdmi_card/
Perfect for MCE:
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2006/08/23/gigabyte_preps_hdmi_card/
nigelbb said:I don't know why everyone is getting so excited about HDMI graphics cards & doubtless the premium prices that they will command. Just use a DVI->HDMI converter.
The audio down the same cable I can perhaps understand if you just want sound & video through the HDTV. However as far as I understand it HDCP demands that the whole chain of hardware from disk through drive through PC through graphics card through monitor all has to support HDCP. I know that the media comapnies seem to be backing down a bit over HDCP but at present basically to comply with what they want to do you need to have a complete certified system. This isn't going to happen for a DIY system just becasue your purchased a graphics card with HDMI (& HDCP).TheCrow said:I think it's more the HDCP capabilities plus the ability to send audio down the cable as well rather than just the connector.
nigelbb said:The audio down the same cable I can perhaps understand if you just want sound & video through the HDTV. However as far as I understand it HDCP demands that the whole chain of hardware from disk through drive through PC through graphics card through monitor all has to support HDCP. I know that the media comapnies seem to be backing down a bit over HDCP but at present basically to comply with what they want to do you need to have a complete certified system. This isn't going to happen for a DIY system just becasue your purchased a graphics card with HDMI (& HDCP).
deleted member said:So... how does the graphics card HDMI slot send audio from the sound card or onboard sound - I don't get it?
A-ha!TheCrow said:There is an spdif input on the card which you need to connect to your sound card.
With my Vista BETA build I am more than capable in playing videos without HDCP...Also Vista does not include support to receive the HDTV broadcasts either....TheCrow said:But without HDCP you will not be able to play HD-DVD or Blue Ray discs.
Additionally AFAIK you need HDCP to play video on Windows Vista.