what card for a true hdtv

[spookywillow]

what card would be best to get for a true hdtv?

does the dvi-hdmi adapter option on the ati 2k series work ok or would it be better to get a card with a proper hdmi output on it?

 

[BillytheImpaler]

How much are you looking to spend? I assume that this is for gaming purposes, right?

 

[badbob]

Anything that's capable of outputting 1920x1080. That includes onboard.
Unless you have videocard HD acceleration, in which case Nvidia 85/86xx or ATI 24/26xx

 

[Cyber-Mav]

what rez is the tv? 720p or 1080?
on my 1360x768 rez screen i use a x1950pro and it works quite well in lots of games at native screen rez, although 1360x768 is not hard to do compared to 1920x1080.

 

[helmutcheese]

You can get real 1902x1080 HDCP 1080p/60hz out the Nvidias anyhow with a DVI to HDMI Cable.

 

[spookywillow]

the tv is true hd (1920x1080) and its for blue ray and hd dvd mainly, no gaming.

wasn't sure what the quality was like when using a dvi to hdmi adapter compared to a card with a hdmi output.

was looking at the 2600xt or a 8600gts diamond plus but the 2600xt is quite a bit cheaper.

 

[jrodga2k5]

the tv is true hd (1920x1080) and its for blue ray and hd dvd mainly, no gaming.

wasn't sure what the quality was like when using a dvi to hdmi adapter compared to a card with a hdmi output.

was looking at the 2600xt or a 8600gts diamond plus but the 2600xt is quite a bit cheaper.

THe 2600xt is the best performer for HD Playback etc
Takes a huge load off the CPU! Go for the the cheapest 2600xt you can get as that way you can get some decent gaming too