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<blockquote data-quote="WTBHelp" data-source="post: 526833" data-attributes="member: 99040"><p>kiwijunglist - I just wanna say thanks man. You don't know how much this is helping me. You are very knowledgeable and I REALLY appreciate your help.</p><p></p><p>1) Sounds like we're settled on the 1080p Vizio. Its worth the $50. Woot.</p><p></p><p>2) <u><strong><em>If you get hold of anydvd that may bypass the HDCP problem and you might be able to stick with current video card for a while.</em></strong></u></p><p></p><p>I'm a bit of a tard with understanding PC output resolutions. Regular widescreen DVDs only output at 720p correct? But I think what youre saying is that if I have a 1080p TV and a card that can output 1080i, that I can still only get a 720p output if my card isnt HDCP compliant correct? I think what youre saying is get AnyDVD and bypass the HDCP stuff and get my 720p dvds from Netflix to be blown up to 1080i right? Does the MediaPortal player take care of all this automatically?</p><p></p><p>3) I sincerely hate this HDCP stuff cause I dont understand it. The manufacturers really screwed us over. If I'm looking at a MediaPortal menu on my 1080p TV via a non HDCP card (x1900xt), am I looking at 1080i? When I start my DVD from Netflix, does it down convert to 720p if I dont have the HDCP card? What if I stream a avi movie ripped from a DVD, it run at 1080i? Very confusing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" /></p><p></p><p>4) I see the 1080p Vizio accepts "Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio". I assume this is the VGA cable. I have 2 DVI outputs on the x1900xt. I have a DVI to VGA dongle. TV specs say "1920 x 1080 via VGA and HDMI". I would need the VGA cable to get my 1080i picture. Any loss of quality with the DVI to VGA dongle setup?</p><p></p><p>5) <strong><u>Your 1900XT video card doesn't do DXVA/UVD which means you miss out on hardware decoding. If your cpu is 3300x2 = 6600Mhz then it is fast enough for software decoding for HD video. Otherwise if you want to watch 720P/1080P video rips/hdtv/blu ray you need gfx card with dxva.</u></strong></p><p></p><p>My card seems to be ok now and I'm running avi's (800 X 400) and Netflix streaming on 1998 tube TV via s-video (side note - can you imagine my happiness level when I upgrade, regardless of what happens, the impact on image is going to be effing HUGE!). This thing is so old, I dont even know the resolution (Sharp 27k-s100, doesnt even have specs online!). My ATI software says its running at 1024 X 768 but I dont know what this real res is. Anyway, do you think my PC will take strain trying to steam a 1080i avi or DVD?</p><p></p><p>6) <strong><em><u>The HD5770 sounds like a total overkill and waste of money for HTPC. I really like my HD4670 for HTPC.</u></em></strong></p><p></p><p>I use this PC for work and hardcore gaming, and my wife sits in the same room at night and wants to watch shows and movies while I work on my PC. If this was only a HTPC, then I would say its an overkill. However, I do a lot with the PC so its worth it. Also, 4870 goes for $150. 5770 is 10 bucks more but DX11 proof. Also, running XP for now and only PCIe 1.0 x16, so its 20% bottlenecked but I guess sort of investment proof :<a href="http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3658&p=11" target="_blank">AnandTech: AMD?s Radeon HD 5770 & 5750: DirectX 11 for the Mainstream Crowd</a> </p><p>(running 1900 X 1200 on my Acer 24", <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AL2416W-display-1920-silver/dp/tech-data/B000B7E3ZA/ref=de_a_smtd" target="_blank">Amazon.com: Acer AL2416W - LCD display - TFT - 24" - 1920 x 1200 - 500 cd/m2 - 1000:1 - 6 ms - VGA - silver: Electronics</a>).</p><p></p><p>I do see that 4670s are around $70 which would be an upgrade, but really low on the FPS charts. I game at 1900X1200:</p><p><a href="http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gaming-graphics-cards-charts-2009-high-quality/Sum-of-FPS-Benchmarks-1920x1200,1537.html" target="_blank">Charts, benchmarks Gaming Graphics Cards Charts 2009 (High Quality), Sum of FPS Benchmarks 1920x1200</a></p><p></p><p>7) <strong><u>You have to decide whether you want bluray drive or not, i watch my HD movies via HDD rips therefore i don't rock bluray</u></strong></p><p></p><p>I need the drive to backup my own Blu ray disks right, and need it to actually create a rip correct? Is there a work around using regular DVD Roms that I dont know about (wow that would be nice)? Or how do you get your rips. I dont have the patience to find good rips on the net so that option is out rofl.</p><p></p><p>Any, thanks so much man! I hope you're enjoying the discussion. A lot of questions but heck, you are so helping. I really appreciate it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WTBHelp, post: 526833, member: 99040"] kiwijunglist - I just wanna say thanks man. You don't know how much this is helping me. You are very knowledgeable and I REALLY appreciate your help. 1) Sounds like we're settled on the 1080p Vizio. Its worth the $50. Woot. 2) [U][B][I]If you get hold of anydvd that may bypass the HDCP problem and you might be able to stick with current video card for a while.[/I][/B][/U] I'm a bit of a tard with understanding PC output resolutions. Regular widescreen DVDs only output at 720p correct? But I think what youre saying is that if I have a 1080p TV and a card that can output 1080i, that I can still only get a 720p output if my card isnt HDCP compliant correct? I think what youre saying is get AnyDVD and bypass the HDCP stuff and get my 720p dvds from Netflix to be blown up to 1080i right? Does the MediaPortal player take care of all this automatically? 3) I sincerely hate this HDCP stuff cause I dont understand it. The manufacturers really screwed us over. If I'm looking at a MediaPortal menu on my 1080p TV via a non HDCP card (x1900xt), am I looking at 1080i? When I start my DVD from Netflix, does it down convert to 720p if I dont have the HDCP card? What if I stream a avi movie ripped from a DVD, it run at 1080i? Very confusing :growl: 4) I see the 1080p Vizio accepts "Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio". I assume this is the VGA cable. I have 2 DVI outputs on the x1900xt. I have a DVI to VGA dongle. TV specs say "1920 x 1080 via VGA and HDMI". I would need the VGA cable to get my 1080i picture. Any loss of quality with the DVI to VGA dongle setup? 5) [B][U]Your 1900XT video card doesn't do DXVA/UVD which means you miss out on hardware decoding. If your cpu is 3300x2 = 6600Mhz then it is fast enough for software decoding for HD video. Otherwise if you want to watch 720P/1080P video rips/hdtv/blu ray you need gfx card with dxva.[/U][/B] My card seems to be ok now and I'm running avi's (800 X 400) and Netflix streaming on 1998 tube TV via s-video (side note - can you imagine my happiness level when I upgrade, regardless of what happens, the impact on image is going to be effing HUGE!). This thing is so old, I dont even know the resolution (Sharp 27k-s100, doesnt even have specs online!). My ATI software says its running at 1024 X 768 but I dont know what this real res is. Anyway, do you think my PC will take strain trying to steam a 1080i avi or DVD? 6) [B][I][U]The HD5770 sounds like a total overkill and waste of money for HTPC. I really like my HD4670 for HTPC.[/U][/I][/B] I use this PC for work and hardcore gaming, and my wife sits in the same room at night and wants to watch shows and movies while I work on my PC. If this was only a HTPC, then I would say its an overkill. However, I do a lot with the PC so its worth it. Also, 4870 goes for $150. 5770 is 10 bucks more but DX11 proof. Also, running XP for now and only PCIe 1.0 x16, so its 20% bottlenecked but I guess sort of investment proof :[url=http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.aspx?i=3658&p=11]AnandTech: AMD?s Radeon HD 5770 & 5750: DirectX 11 for the Mainstream Crowd[/url] (running 1900 X 1200 on my Acer 24", [url=http://www.amazon.com/Acer-AL2416W-display-1920-silver/dp/tech-data/B000B7E3ZA/ref=de_a_smtd]Amazon.com: Acer AL2416W - LCD display - TFT - 24" - 1920 x 1200 - 500 cd/m2 - 1000:1 - 6 ms - VGA - silver: Electronics[/url]). I do see that 4670s are around $70 which would be an upgrade, but really low on the FPS charts. I game at 1900X1200: [url=http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/charts/gaming-graphics-cards-charts-2009-high-quality/Sum-of-FPS-Benchmarks-1920x1200,1537.html]Charts, benchmarks Gaming Graphics Cards Charts 2009 (High Quality), Sum of FPS Benchmarks 1920x1200[/url] 7) [B][U]You have to decide whether you want bluray drive or not, i watch my HD movies via HDD rips therefore i don't rock bluray[/U][/B] I need the drive to backup my own Blu ray disks right, and need it to actually create a rip correct? Is there a work around using regular DVD Roms that I dont know about (wow that would be nice)? Or how do you get your rips. I dont have the patience to find good rips on the net so that option is out rofl. Any, thanks so much man! I hope you're enjoying the discussion. A lot of questions but heck, you are so helping. I really appreciate it. [/QUOTE]
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