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Also, I only need 2 channel audio, if that matters
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I like the 1 cable hdmi solution, but should I just use vga w/ separate audio cable? Would it be cheaper? Any issues with video/audio sync with hdmi vs. vga w/audio cable?
I like the 1 cable hdmi solution, but should I just use vga w/ separate audio cable? Would it be cheaper? Any issues with video/audio sync with hdmi vs. vga w/audio cable?
Off-loading only works if the playback software supports it. The best hardware would be useless if the software cannot take advantage of it.
Assuming that it will be able to; any motherboard with the following chipsets should do it.
AMD: ATI 780G/785G/790, Nvidia 8200/8300
Intel: Intel G45, Nividia 9300/9400
There are newer Intel chipsets but they would cost more. The cheapest are the ATI chipsets for AMD processors (anywhere between $50-80).
All of the above are fully capable of decoding Full 1080p HD video with audio; you wouldn't need a separate audio or video card. Almost all boards made with these chipsets come with HDMI out
Assuming that it will be able to; any motherboard with the following chipsets should do it.
AMD: ATI 780G/785G/790, Nvidia 8200/8300
Intel: Intel G45, Nividia 9300/9400
There are newer Intel chipsets but they would cost more. The cheapest are the ATI chipsets for AMD processors (anywhere between $50-80).
All of the above are fully capable of decoding Full 1080p HD video with audio; you wouldn't need a separate audio or video card. Almost all boards made with these chipsets come with HDMI out
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For a new system integrated graphics will be the cheapest. G45 for 775 based systems or for more $ the new Core i3/i5 + H55/H57 with the on chip integrated graphics.
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I'm looking at a used pc locally tonight that has an amd64 3500+ cpu and unknown ati graphics card for $150. Hopefully it will be good enough for my needs or can be built upon fairly cheaply. Adobe says this cpu is good enough for hd flash playback.
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As long as it has a PCI-E 16x slot you should have little trouble being able to upgrade to a video card which can do decoding. You should be able to find cards in the $40-50 range which will meet your needs. As long as it has a power supply that is 350W you should be fine.
As long as it has a PCI-E 16x slot you should have little trouble being able to upgrade to a video card which can do decoding. You should be able to find cards in the $40-50 range which will meet your needs. As long as it has a power supply that is 350W you should be fine.
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