Graphic card-dvi to hdmi...

[xXInsaneDylanXx]

Well I need a new card and I will be getting a hd tv sometime in the near future. Is it better to get a graphics card with full hdmi out or is it fine with the adaptor? Most tvs have input for dvi(or w/e its called) so I just wanna see what you guys thing. I think I might get something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150351
I want something with a better cooling system on it.

[Blacklac]

Originally Posted by xXInsaneDylanXx

Well I need a new card and I will be getting a hd tv sometime in the near future. Is it better to get a graphics card with full hdmi out or is it fine with the adaptor? Most tvs have input for dvi(or w/e its called) so I just wanna see what you guys thing. I think I might get something like this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150351
I want something with a better cooling system on it.

Isn't DVI the same as HDMI, minus the audio?

[xXInsaneDylanXx]

I have no idea. Thats why I made this thread. Is it? that would be awesome.
If thats the case, dvi will work perfect for me.

[tlmaclennan]

Yes, DVI and HDMI can handle the same video signal. DVI is just HDMI minus the audio. If you are looking at using HDMI why not try out the ATI cards. Some of them are capable of sending video and audio through DVI, into their special DVI/HDMI adapter, and out to an HDMI cable.

The trick is that they use the unused pins on DVI to transfer the audio. A typical DVI connection and a typical DVI/HDMI adpater do not use these unused pins. Therefore only the adapter and connections supplied with these ATI cards can handle video and audio.

[xXInsaneDylanXx]

Originally Posted by tlmaclennan

Yes, DVI and HDMI can handle the same video signal. DVI is just HDMI minus the audio. If you are looking at using HDMI why not try out the ATI cards. Some of them are capable of sending video and audio through DVI, into their special DVI/HDMI adapter, and out to an HDMI cable.

The trick is that they use the unused pins on DVI to transfer the audio. A typical DVI connection and a typical DVI/HDMI adpater do not use these unused pins. Therefore only the adapter and connections supplied with these ATI cards can handle video and audio.

Ya I'm planning on getting a ATI. I'm trying to decide if I should go with the 4850s or spend just abit more and the the 4870s. I want one with a better fan on it.
Either this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150394
Or this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150351

[tlmaclennan]

I would go with the first one.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by xXInsaneDylanXx

Ya I'm planning on getting a ATI. I'm trying to decide if I should go with the 4850s or spend just abit more and the the 4870s. I want one with a better fan on it.
Either this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150394
Or this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150351

if ur gonna game get the 4870, if ur not get the 4850


i own both