Any help with this upgrade? (1 Viewer)

[ThaClown]

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]

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/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-127-AS&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=912

 

[ThaClown]

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]

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]

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.