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

[stalks]

markhsa wrote:
> 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
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Yes, the adapter can carry the audio. Some cards have native HDMI out, 
some come with an adapter. If they have the SPDIF input connector on the 
PCB, but only DVI out, that it will be okay to use a DVI -> HDMI 
adapter. It will come with one.

Usually before you buy the specifications on your favourite site will 
have information regarding whether it has the SPDIF connector. I have 
bought a card before and it didn't include the cable, thats hit and 
miss, unless you badger the supplier to open the box and find out there 
is no way to be sure. Its a simple pair of copper wires though so could 
probably be bodged.