I was wondering what a good budget card is for using with a HTPC and for doing video editing/encoding. For video converting, I assume the 8600 Nvidia series is good but would a 7xxx series card be almost as good if you have a good CPU? I'm building a computer and will probably get one of the Intel Core 2 Duo processors when they go on sale.
I might want an LCD TV but currently, I was using an LCD monitor and need the video card's DVI input. I was wondering what the min. requirements are and if you use a LCD TV, which video card is good (i.e. minimum requirements). I think you need at least a 6600 (7600 is better) for high definition. I am also wondering if it matters if you use a video card with dual DVI inputs or a video card with one DVI and one HDMI input. There are only a few video cards on the market with the DVI AND HDMI input and most are expensive. But, they would allow the direct HDMI hookup. However, I believe that a DVI to HDMI convertor cable adapter can deliver the same video signal. You just need to get audio separately (RCA etc.).
Could someone who knows this stuff explain and recommend?
Thanks.
I might want an LCD TV but currently, I was using an LCD monitor and need the video card's DVI input. I was wondering what the min. requirements are and if you use a LCD TV, which video card is good (i.e. minimum requirements). I think you need at least a 6600 (7600 is better) for high definition. I am also wondering if it matters if you use a video card with dual DVI inputs or a video card with one DVI and one HDMI input. There are only a few video cards on the market with the DVI AND HDMI input and most are expensive. But, they would allow the direct HDMI hookup. However, I believe that a DVI to HDMI convertor cable adapter can deliver the same video signal. You just need to get audio separately (RCA etc.).
Could someone who knows this stuff explain and recommend?
Thanks.