Hello,
I have recently gotten a projector (z3) and set it up with vga to my computer. While I am reasonably satisfied with the image, I can't help but wonder if my graphics card may not be the best for a htpc. It is a geforce fx 5900 (some form of "light" version). I have read a lot about the new generation cards with purevideo etc. Would such new features really improve graphics quality significantly when playing back dvd video? What about hdtv? And video games (not referring to the framerate but simply to colours, sharpness etc).
In other words, considering I spent quite a lot on a home theater system, would it be smart to consider changing this video card for one that offers better image (primarily through the vga / hdmi ports)? In that case, which would you suggest that would be a notable upgrade from my present one? Thanks.
I have recently gotten a projector (z3) and set it up with vga to my computer. While I am reasonably satisfied with the image, I can't help but wonder if my graphics card may not be the best for a htpc. It is a geforce fx 5900 (some form of "light" version). I have read a lot about the new generation cards with purevideo etc. Would such new features really improve graphics quality significantly when playing back dvd video? What about hdtv? And video games (not referring to the framerate but simply to colours, sharpness etc).
In other words, considering I spent quite a lot on a home theater system, would it be smart to consider changing this video card for one that offers better image (primarily through the vga / hdmi ports)? In that case, which would you suggest that would be a notable upgrade from my present one? Thanks.