[mythtv-users] HDMI Nvidia card that just works? Audio too?

[stalks]

markhsa wrote:
> Need a new Nvidia based Vid card.  Anyone have recommendations on a 
> video card with HDMI out with audio via HDMI?   Also, full VDPAU 
> support.  I have seen this type of question asked here allot with no 
> real answers.  This would be good for users who are buying new 
> hardware to know.
> Also, I assume there must be a link from the MB sound to the Vidcard 
> in most cases?
>
> Model recommendations?
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When I'm looking for a graphics card to use with VDPAU I just find any 
8000+ model that has the spdif audio pass-through will be fine. There 
are so many models and brands, unless someone spent time and money to go 
through them all, that all you will get from this sort of question is 
"This is what I use" .. doesn't mean its ideal for your requirements.

I have used in the past:

Asus 8400GS 512MB
Asus 9400GS 1024MB
XFX 9800GTX 512MB
BFG 8800GTX Ultra 1024MB
XFX 8800GT 512MB
XFX Geforce 260 512MB

VDPAU is supported from the 8000 series upwards with varying degrees of 
off-loading features. I find even the 8400GS can off-load enough work 
from the CPU to allow me to play 720P on a Pentium 2Ghz with <10% CPU 
usage. And they're so cheap!

YMMV
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Regards,
stalks