x1900xt and HD tv

[Willbo]

is it possible to get my x1900xt to output HD to a HDTV?
the box says HDTV on it, but i'm just curious as to how i could do it and what the results are like?

i'm thinking of getting a HDtv and instead of buying a HD compatible DVD player, i'd use my PC to play DVDs if i knew i could output HD

 

[FrankJH]

probably best to post in the av section near the bottom

but with a few software additions ( fddshow and media player classic are common combinations I believe) you should be ok - but its to do with cpu horsepower as well I believe so check down there for more details

edit ...didnt read your sig - I should guess that your X2 4400 with 2GB should be more than capable

 

[Psycho Sonny]

is it possible to get my x1900xt to output HD to a HDTV?
the box says HDTV on it, but i'm just curious as to how i could do it and what the results are like?

i'm thinking of getting a HDtv and instead of buying a HD compatible DVD player, i'd use my PC to play DVDs if i knew i could output HD

yes its possible look in the Catalyst Control Centre there is a section which is all about enabline HD modes

 

[Shining]

you just plug it in like a monitor with DVI, and then set it to the native resolutioon. simple

 

[Psycho Sonny]

you just plug it in like a monitor with DVI, and then set it to the native resolutioon. simple

he wants to run HD though, my native res is 1360 x 768 but hd is 1024 x 768

 

[Energize]

he wants to run HD though, my native res is 1360 x 768 but hd is 1024 x 768

1360x768 is hd, anything with 700 horizontal pixels or more is hd.

If your thinking of using your pc to play dvds, ffdshow is a must.

 

[FrankJH]

1360x768 is hd, anything with 700 horizontal pixels or more is hd.

If your thinking of using your pc to play dvds, ffdshow is a must.

I wouldnt say its a must personally - dont get me wrong it certainly has benefits but I cant tell that much difference between a decent upscaling DVD player / tv and ffdshow

 

[testa12]

PowerDVD, bundled with the 1900xtx (at least with the Saffire) works just fine for HD playback.

 

[Jakus]

You can output virtually any type of signal from the Ati card !
The Factor is You need a Friendly HD TV, DVI or DVI/Hdmi is the best method but research the Particular TV as for best results You want 1:1 pixel mapping

take a look here :- http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=155