I'm looking for information regarding using a video card for a HTPC and/or encoding video.
I understand the best choices or two very good choices include ATI's HD 2600 and Nvidia 8600 GTS. Those are the high end cards for that kind of video work.
My main questions:
Is it possible to get HDMI audio/video from a Nvidia 8600 GTS? If you buy a DVI to HDMI adapter, can you get the audio from HDMI?
I know you get it with the ATI board as they include the hardware but if you had the adapter separately, could you use it on an Nvidia 8600 GTS board?
I also wondered if the ATI 2600 board can be used in Linux. I went to the ATI website and there doesn't appear to be any drivers.
I am leaning towards the Nvidia board just for having more options.
I understand the best choices or two very good choices include ATI's HD 2600 and Nvidia 8600 GTS. Those are the high end cards for that kind of video work.
My main questions:
Is it possible to get HDMI audio/video from a Nvidia 8600 GTS? If you buy a DVI to HDMI adapter, can you get the audio from HDMI?
I know you get it with the ATI board as they include the hardware but if you had the adapter separately, could you use it on an Nvidia 8600 GTS board?
I also wondered if the ATI 2600 board can be used in Linux. I went to the ATI website and there doesn't appear to be any drivers.
I am leaning towards the Nvidia board just for having more options.