Radeon question.

[PaulP]

I'm speccing out a HCPC, and based on what I've read here, I'm planning to use an ATI Radeon for the graphics.

The requirement is for DVD playback *only*, no TV or capture needed, no gaming, but DVI at 1024 x 768 (to a DLP projector) with the best quality possible.

Is the 9000 Pro the card to go for ? or should I be looking at one of the others ?

Also, are the rebadged Radeons the same as the ATI ones ? (for example Novatech)

Thanks,

Paul.

 

[Jenz]

You'll be fine with rebadged ones for this. You'll save money.

For DVI try the Sapphire 9000 DVI model which is a heatsink rather than fan and therefore quiet.

Regards Neil.

 

[PaulP]

Hi Neil,

Thanks for that.

then searching on Sapphire 9000, I came across another of your posts :

> Filter Mod basically removes filters at the output stage of the card and increases sharpness and removes video noise.

Does this apply to the DVI output ?

best regards,

Paul.

 

[Jenz]

No it does not apply to the DVI output. DVI is normally the best route to take given the choice. But sometimes it depends on the quality of the mod

Regards Neil.

 

[PaulP]

thanks Neil

Paul.

 

[PaulP]

Does anyone know if the Sapphire Radeon 9000 is a 1.5v or 3.3v card ?

I can't find that info on either the Sapphire or ATI site.

I'm thinking of running it with an ASUS P4B-533(V) with 2.0 G Celeron.

best regards,

Paul.