[mythtv-users] HD Video: HDMI DVI VGA?

[Alex Malinovich]

On Fri, 2007-04-20 at 12:44 -0400, David Frascone wrote:
> I'm trying to figure out the best way to display video on my plasma.  
> Right now, I'm using VGA (IT's a LG plasma with RGB VGA inputs).  But, I 
> can't seem to get the resolution over 1024x768 (which is not the proper 
> aspect ratio)
> 
> I'm thinking that might also be causing performance issues.
> 
> So -- my options:  The card I'm using (Nvidia FX5200) only has VGA and 
> S-Video outputs. 
> 
> I have a GeForce 4 Ti 4600 with DVI output, but it's got a weird pci-id 
> which forces me to modify the kernel to get the nvidia driver to load . 
> . royal pain.  Also, I'd rather save this card for gaming.
> 
> What options do I have to put the least load on my P4-2.4Ghz, so that I 
> can see HD?

I would just go ahead and use the 4600 to get proper DVI out. Or
optionally pick up a new 6600 online for $60 and use that. Though the
6600 is probably a better gaming card than the 4600 anyway.

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