[mythtv-users] HDMI Nvidia card that just works? Audio too?

[markhsa]

On 09/30/2009 07:30 AM, stalks wrote:
> markhsa wrote:
>> Need a new Nvidia based Vid card.  Anyone have recommendations on a 
>> video card with HDMI out with audio via HDMI?   Also, full VDPAU 
>> support.  I have seen this type of question asked here allot with no 
>> real answers.  This would be good for users who are buying new 
>> hardware to know.
>> Also, I assume there must be a link from the MB sound to the Vidcard 
>> in most cases?
>>
>> Model recommendations?
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> When I'm looking for a graphics card to use with VDPAU I just find any 
> 8000+ model that has the spdif audio pass-through will be fine. There 
> are so many models and brands, unless someone spent time and money to 
> go through them all, that all you will get from this sort of question 
> is "This is what I use" .. doesn't mean its ideal for your requirements.
>
> I have used in the past:
>
> Asus 8400GS 512MB
> Asus 9400GS 1024MB
> XFX 9800GTX 512MB
> BFG 8800GTX Ultra 1024MB
> XFX 8800GT 512MB
> XFX Geforce 260 512MB
>
> VDPAU is supported from the 8000 series upwards with varying degrees 
> of off-loading features. I find even the 8400GS can off-load enough 
> work from the CPU to allow me to play 720P on a Pentium 2Ghz with <10% 
> CPU usage. And they're so cheap!
>
> YMMV
Then does the DVI-HDMI adapter carry sound as well?  SPDIF on mobo to 
video card connector, then HDMI adapter out gives working video and audio?
Just to clarify.

Thanks