I just bought a Samsung 1080p LCD television, and an LG HD/Bluray drive and want to upgrade my computer's VGA card. I've looked over the forum, wikipedia, google etc on the various topics but would like to aggregate everything into one thread, as some of the info I've read could be considered conflicting.
Currently I have an evga 7900GT signature series which is about 2-3 years old. Its' performance meets my needs but it doesn't have HDMI nor HDCP support. Additionally I'd like to be able to use the TV as a monitor for gaming, web browsing, DivX, etc.
The main game I like to play is BF2, so I need the new VGA card to be at least as capable as my 7900gt, which I don't think is too much to ask considering how outdated it is. I have a couple questions...the PC will ideally use the TV as its' only display. The TV has both HDMI and VGA inputs (no DVI) so would I use the HDMI connection for everything, or does it only work for HDCP content such as Bluray? Also, is it as simple as plugging in the cables, setting the VGA driver for 1920x1080, and that's it, or are there other settings as well?
So question 1...which VGA card would be best suited? I'd like to stay with nVidia since I've always had good luck with them, and I'd like to stay around $150. Question 2...see above regarding what all is involved in getting the PC hooked up to the TV using HDMI.
Thanks!
Currently I have an evga 7900GT signature series which is about 2-3 years old. Its' performance meets my needs but it doesn't have HDMI nor HDCP support. Additionally I'd like to be able to use the TV as a monitor for gaming, web browsing, DivX, etc.
The main game I like to play is BF2, so I need the new VGA card to be at least as capable as my 7900gt, which I don't think is too much to ask considering how outdated it is. I have a couple questions...the PC will ideally use the TV as its' only display. The TV has both HDMI and VGA inputs (no DVI) so would I use the HDMI connection for everything, or does it only work for HDCP content such as Bluray? Also, is it as simple as plugging in the cables, setting the VGA driver for 1920x1080, and that's it, or are there other settings as well?
So question 1...which VGA card would be best suited? I'd like to stay with nVidia since I've always had good luck with them, and I'd like to stay around $150. Question 2...see above regarding what all is involved in getting the PC hooked up to the TV using HDMI.
Thanks!