HD5570 from HD2600 for Media PC worth it?

[somewhatdamaged]

Does anyone know if the new 5*** series cards give better video image quality than the older 2600 series? If not then it may not be worth me upgrading, i'm just getting fed up with the below error message coming up on my current HD2600 Pro

"The audio portion of HDMI is not working properly. The AMD DVI-HDMI dongle currently attached is not designed for this display adapter. To enable audio, connect an audio cable to the back of the "audio in" panel found on your display"

I don't need audio from the ATI card! I have an Asus HDAV1.3 and i have even disable the ATI audio in the device manager, but this keeps popping up and interrupting my films!

 

[blaineoliver]

bitstream with 5xxx series i believe and 7.1 so worth while.

 

[somewhatdamaged]

Damn, is that the only difference then? No new video magic? I was hoping it would improve the quality of DVD playback as the picture isn't great (using XBMC)

The bitstreaming is of course an excellent feature, but one i wouldn't need

 

[bigjimmyauk]

It's a good upgrade i went from 2600xt to 5770

better temps, smoother playback,less noise it was all win for me

 

[somewhatdamaged]

Thanks man, i've made my purchase based on your opinion

Cheers

 

[bigjimmyauk]

Thanks man, i've made my purchase based on your opinion

Cheers

They are very good cards, also excellent for High Definition playback, and power play really helps keeps temps and power usage down. Enjoy your new purchase

 

[bledd]

Still using my HD2600Pro here, can't fault it for media playback

 

[MOOGLEYS]

I would say a 5770 is slight overkill for a media centre...A 5450 would have been a better option. Uses less power and does everything you need and is also 1/3 the price..

 

[blaineoliver]

Or read the title, 5570....

 

[MOOGLEYS]

Or read the title, 5570....

Ah Bugger..... I need sleep.