View Full Version : HELP...!! Upgrading my HTPC


D-KaveMan
04-30-09, 11:35 AM
I have an Alienware DHS...

Specs are:

MOBO: Abit AV8 (AGP)
CPU: AMD FX55
Memory: 1.5 GB OCZ pc3200
HD: 2 SATA WD 250 GB (non Raid)
Tunners: AVerMedia AVerTVHD A180 and AVerTV Mpeg Video Capture
Sound: Creative SB Audigy 2 ZS
OS: Vista Ultima 32
Video: Nvidia Geforce 6600 256 mem
CDROM: DVD Slot Load Matshita DVD-Ram UJ-845s

Here is where I need Help, I have the system attach to a JVC 56-D-ILA using S-Video... I have try to use a DVI-I converter to HDMI with no luck (No Signal) and I do not have the Dongle to go Y-Componet.

So I decided to upgrade the Video Card but since is an AGP my options are limited... I was Looking into the Asus ATI 3650, but I ratter spend the money for Something that will work.... I use the HTPC for Movies and some Games... I am also looking to Upgrade the DVD to a Blu-Ray so I really want to make sure that the Video Card can Drive the Blue-Rays as well...

Any Help is more than Welcome...

D-KaveMan:cool:

bluechunks
04-30-09, 12:44 PM
Any Help is more than Welcome...
Welcome to AVS.

I suspect you really want to ask this question in the HTPC sub-forum (http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=26/). ;)

But...since you are here, I think you will pretty quickly find that you have limited options for AGP cards if you want a single HDMI output to send video+audio. (This is a non-issue with the 4000-series ATI cards and PCI-E.)

I'm sure the gang over in the HTPC section will point you in the right direction.

:)

D-KaveMan
04-30-09, 06:23 PM
Thanks