About to buy 42" Plasma for HTPC (1 Viewer)

[snappytom]

Hi

I am about to begin my HTPC project. I want to buy a HD 42" Plasma but most of them only have HDMI inputs now. Has anyone had any experience with how best to hook these up to a HTPC? Is it best to get a card with DVI and buy a DVI to HDMI convertor?

Thanks in advance.
Anthony

 

[surfermc]

I have gone for a card with a DVI out, a cable with DVI at one end and HDMI at the other, it works fine. I also need to run an audio cable.

 

[snappytom]

OK. What type of TV do you have if you don't mind me asking?

 

[surfermc]

I have a SONY LCD, but I've used the machine on several other screens and projectors including Pioneer, Panasonic, Sharp and Samsung. Have a friend with and AV shop.

 

[aggi]

to get hdmi<->hdmi connect you can buy this card:
Sapphire X1600 Pro HDMI

 

[funkstar]

there is also an ASUS 7600GT with HDMI and DVI

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo.asp?WebProductID=476348