Any help with this upgrade?

ThaClown · 2007-06-20, 12:06

I am thinking of upgrading my videocard to a GeForce 7600 GS 256MB.
This to be prepared for 1080P later (I have a Hull HD 40" LCD TV)

See my specs for my current setup.

Is this agood choice? or should I save more and opt for a total upgrade of the motherboard, dualcore and videocard later on?

Paranoid Delusion · 2007-06-20, 12:54

For future compatability over HDMI connection, a card that supports HDCP is preferable, these tend to be the 7900 and 8xxx models.

Maybe something like this

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=56&subcat=912

ThaClown · 2007-06-20, 13:07

That card does not have a HDMI-out...
Am I wrong that I need (or would want?) a HDMI-out? or is DVI just as good since my FullHD TV can use that too?
I was thinking that to take full advantage of the FullHD I should use the HDMI... am I wrong?

And would I need to upgrade anything else for smooth showing of FullDH movies?

Paranoid Delusion · 2007-06-20, 14:07

It depends whether you are putting sound through your TV, a DVI - HDMI cable will support your Picture, HDMI - HDMI cable will do picture + sound and the graphics card must support this.

If using a seperate surround sound system, then a normal DVI output is sufficient.

Hope this helps.

ThaClown · 2007-06-20, 14:30

Of course, I should have known that!
I have a Onkyo Amp so the audio has to be seperate!
I will get a DVI-HDMI cable for now to use with my current videocard.

Will wait a little longer for the upgrade, maybo also upgrade my mobo and stuff in one go.

Thanks for the help.

2007-06-20, 12:06	#1 (permalink)
ThaClown MP Donator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Amersfoort Age: 27 Posts: 530 Thanks: 77 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	Any help with this upgrade? I am thinking of upgrading my videocard to a GeForce 7600 GS 256MB. This to be prepared for 1080P later (I have a Hull HD 40" LCD TV) See my specs for my current setup. Is this agood choice? or should I save more and opt for a total upgrade of the motherboard, dualcore and videocard later on? __________________ Work PC: Lian Li V2100 B Plus II Black, Asus P5E , Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, 250 GB, 3x 500 GB, Tagan TG480 480W, GeForce 8600GTS Silent, 4096 MB DDR2, Vista Ulitmate x64. Server PC: Some black Midi case, MSI K9AGM2, Athlon XP 3200+, AC CPU Freezer 64 lp, CM Silent Case Fan, 512MB DDR2, Barracuda 500GB, 2x Spinpoint 500GB, FireDTV-C, Windows XP pro. My second build...

2007-06-20, 12:54	#2 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 5,084 Thanks: 59 Thanked 121 Times in 119 Posts Country: My System	For future compatability over HDMI connection, a card that supports HDCP is preferable, these tend to be the 7900 and 8xxx models. Maybe something like this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...=56&subcat=912 __________________ Ray Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

2007-06-20, 13:07	#3 (permalink)
ThaClown MP Donator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Amersfoort Age: 27 Posts: 530 Thanks: 77 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	That card does not have a HDMI-out... Am I wrong that I need (or would want?) a HDMI-out? or is DVI just as good since my FullHD TV can use that too? I was thinking that to take full advantage of the FullHD I should use the HDMI... am I wrong? And would I need to upgrade anything else for smooth showing of FullDH movies? __________________ Work PC: Lian Li V2100 B Plus II Black, Asus P5E , Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, 250 GB, 3x 500 GB, Tagan TG480 480W, GeForce 8600GTS Silent, 4096 MB DDR2, Vista Ulitmate x64. Server PC: Some black Midi case, MSI K9AGM2, Athlon XP 3200+, AC CPU Freezer 64 lp, CM Silent Case Fan, 512MB DDR2, Barracuda 500GB, 2x Spinpoint 500GB, FireDTV-C, Windows XP pro. My second build... Last edited by ThaClown; 2007-06-20 at 13:37.

2007-06-20, 14:07	#4 (permalink)
Paranoid Delusion Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 5,084 Thanks: 59 Thanked 121 Times in 119 Posts Country: My System	It depends whether you are putting sound through your TV, a DVI - HDMI cable will support your Picture, HDMI - HDMI cable will do picture + sound and the graphics card must support this. If using a seperate surround sound system, then a normal DVI output is sufficient. Hope this helps. __________________ Ray Check your codecs are fine with Filmerit. XP\Vista known issues FOR FULL SUPPORT PLEASE GIVE USER SPECIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT LOG's as per HERE

2007-06-20, 14:30	#5 (permalink)
ThaClown MP Donator Join Date: May 2006 Location: Amersfoort Age: 27 Posts: 530 Thanks: 77 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Country: My System	That helped alot! Of course, I should have known that! I have a Onkyo Amp so the audio has to be seperate! I will get a DVI-HDMI cable for now to use with my current videocard. Will wait a little longer for the upgrade, maybo also upgrade my mobo and stuff in one go. Thanks for the help. __________________ Work PC: Lian Li V2100 B Plus II Black, Asus P5E , Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, Arctic Freezer 7 Pro, 250 GB, 3x 500 GB, Tagan TG480 480W, GeForce 8600GTS Silent, 4096 MB DDR2, Vista Ulitmate x64. Server PC: Some black Midi case, MSI K9AGM2, Athlon XP 3200+, AC CPU Freezer 64 lp, CM Silent Case Fan, 512MB DDR2, Barracuda 500GB, 2x Spinpoint 500GB, FireDTV-C, Windows XP pro. My second build...

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