I recently bought an internal blu-ray drive, and it apparently came with every possible form of software besides a blu-ray media player.
Of course, I can buy a media player such as Cyberlink PowerDVD Ultra 12 for a considerable price. To add some more detail, I am using this computer as a media pc that will be linked directly to a TV. In that case, I feel I should by a graphics card for two reasons: my motherboard does not have an hdmi output, and I have Intel HD 4000 graphics. By any means, it appears capable enough, but I would rather have a dedicated card with hdmi output. My PC is also a slim case.
My question is this: Will a graphics card such as Nvidia's gt8400 have the blu-ray codecs that would allow me to do without a software program - basically, it will provide codes Microsoft's Media Player can take advantage of instead of a third-party player? Or do I still need a media player for blu-rays?
If not, is there a card that does what I am wanting?
Also, I am limiting myself to a low power card since I have a 300 watt power supply, and it needs to fit in a very small case.
Of course, I can buy a media player such as Cyberlink PowerDVD Ultra 12 for a considerable price. To add some more detail, I am using this computer as a media pc that will be linked directly to a TV. In that case, I feel I should by a graphics card for two reasons: my motherboard does not have an hdmi output, and I have Intel HD 4000 graphics. By any means, it appears capable enough, but I would rather have a dedicated card with hdmi output. My PC is also a slim case.
My question is this: Will a graphics card such as Nvidia's gt8400 have the blu-ray codecs that would allow me to do without a software program - basically, it will provide codes Microsoft's Media Player can take advantage of instead of a third-party player? Or do I still need a media player for blu-rays?
If not, is there a card that does what I am wanting?
Also, I am limiting myself to a low power card since I have a 300 watt power supply, and it needs to fit in a very small case.