New Video Card for HDMI output: ATI or NVIDIA? (1 Viewer)

[owilsky]

Hi,

I want to buy a cheap video card for my Mediaportal-HTPC just for the HDMI output port because my onboard adapter does only have VGA out.

However I read some horror storys of video cards not using the native full HD resolution with HDMI on a Full HD screen, but using underscan, displaying black borders etc.

Which drivers are better for getting the full resolution, ATI's or NVIDIA's?

Thanks for any hints,
Oliver

 

[4Fred]

For some reason there seem to be some people who prefer this and some that, from a technical perspective I have no idea...
For the last few years I've had only had ATI Radeon cards and I'm happy with them and would get another if build a new machine. I like you use HDMI for audio/video.
So my vote falls on ATI Radeon.

 

[SciDoctor]

Another vote for ATI cards and drivers.

Used them for many many years without issues and thoroughly enjoying an HD7750 with impecable HD 1080i50/60 @1080p and SD without problems.

 

[kiwijunglist]

Both are good, personally I prefer ATI