HDMI + HDCP with audio over HDMI

[Ted the Penguin]

http://www.sapphiretech.com/us/products/...=145&grp=3

it came out a while ago, but I figured that some people might find that interesting, since it truly supports being used in a HTPC application

[reven]

bugger i just got a new gfx card....

[hawk_2050]

I can't find any mention of HDCP, which by my understanding is not necessarily present just because a product supports the HDMI output standard. Even so it looks like a step in the right direction.

[hawk_2050]

Whoops, OK found the HDCP spec in, funnily enough, the spec spreadsheet. Looks really nice.

[psycik]

I've been waiting on gfx cards until some of them actually support hdcp. Not too fussed by the hdmi (especially over here, sounds like hdtv with proper sound might be a while away).

Some of the radeon's are looking promising, the x1900 hdcp over dvi...should be interesting over the next couple of months...

[reven]

i just want HDMI so i dont lose any quality and hopefully solve the overscan issue, currently im using component which is good, but not as good. i suppose DVI would do, but my reciever doesnt have any DVI inputs, it has hdmi inputs though.

[psycik]

I'm planning on having GBPVR going to an hdmi/dvi capable tv, then audio going direct to tv (stereo) and Coax/Optical to my receiver...

And since I don't plan on buying BlueRay or HD-DVD anytime until one of the other dies, I should only need one HDMI plug...

If I didn't have to care about HDCP I could save a heap of money

[dneprrider]

i just want HDMI so i dont lose any quality and hopefully solve the overscan issue, currently im using component which is good, but not as good. i suppose DVI would do, but my reciever doesnt have any DVI inputs, it has hdmi inputs though.

I was able to connect my Nvidia MX440 DVI output to my monitor's HDMI input using a DVI-HDMI cable. Might be an option for you too. I got the cable for $10 CDN

http://store.mycableshop.com/items~cname...dmidvi.htm

[reven]

thats an option, but would love just to use the one cable, then i would only be using one hdmi input on my receiver for video + sound, and use my 2 optical inputs for my xbox and xbox 360.

ill give it a few more months, would like a card without any fans aswell

[Ted the Penguin]

And since I don't plan on buying BlueRay or HD-DVD anytime until one of the other dies

I remember something about betamax and vhs.... dont hold your breath. espically since there is a patent on a disc that will support all 3 DVD formats, DVD, HD-DVD and BluRay. linkification
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/09/19/triple_format_dvd/

thats an option, but would love just to use the one cable, then i would only be using one hdmi input on my receiver for video + sound, and use my 2 optical inputs for my xbox and xbox 360.

ill give it a few more months, would like a card without any fans aswell

a nice receiver you have that supports HDMI

I connect to my TV using VGA and that is very nice, 1:1 pixel mapping is wonderful