[mythtv-users] connecting mythbox to HD tv -- dvi->hdmi or vga->component

Jarod Wilson jarod at wilsonet.com
Tue Jan 31 18:51:11 UTC 2006


On Tuesday 31 January 2006 10:31, Gabe Rubin wrote:
> I am upgrading my myth box, and will get some sort of geforce card to
> output to my hdtv.  My tv can take component or hdmi inputs.  My
> preference would be to get a geforce card with dvi out and then get a
> dvi->hdmi cable to run it properly as I would like to avoid paying an
> extra $100 for a vga->component converter.

Heh, DVI->HDMI cables aren't cheap either...

> My questions are:
> 1) will this be decent quality?

If it works, it'll be pretty much the best quality you can possibly get. My 
DVI->DVI setup is gorgeous.

> 2) is this even possible with HDCP issues?

Depends on your TV.

> 3) can someone recommend a good cheap card that will handle this,
> preferably fanless that fits into a AGP slot.  Keep in mind, I want to
> HD playback.

A GeForce FX 5200 is more than enough.

-- 
Jarod Wilson
jarod at wilsonet.com
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