Computer as a Media Center Questions
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I think the Black Box version MIGHT be a package deal... but I'm not sure. I know some other cards came in an "orange" or "red" box and that denoted what game software was included along w/ the card.
Otherwise, it may be a re-branded ATI card. That's what mine is. I have a Powercolor version. But at the time, it was the only one I could find that came w/ the DVI to HDMI adapter. Make sure you get that. Any adapter will work, but there is something on the card itself that is "unlocked". If the card doesn't come w/ the adapter, it won't work, even if you purchase the adapter after the fact. At least that's what I read in a review of the card.
Otherwise, it may be a re-branded ATI card. That's what mine is. I have a Powercolor version. But at the time, it was the only one I could find that came w/ the DVI to HDMI adapter. Make sure you get that. Any adapter will work, but there is something on the card itself that is "unlocked". If the card doesn't come w/ the adapter, it won't work, even if you purchase the adapter after the fact. At least that's what I read in a review of the card.
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From: In a van down by the river
Originally Posted by Nytehawk
I think the Black Box version MIGHT be a package deal... but I'm not sure. I know some other cards came in an "orange" or "red" box and that denoted what game software was included along w/ the card.
Otherwise, it may be a re-branded ATI card. That's what mine is. I have a Powercolor version. But at the time, it was the only one I could find that came w/ the DVI to HDMI adapter. Make sure you get that. Any adapter will work, but there is something on the card itself that is "unlocked". If the card doesn't come w/ the adapter, it won't work, even if you purchase the adapter after the fact. At least that's what I read in a review of the card.
Otherwise, it may be a re-branded ATI card. That's what mine is. I have a Powercolor version. But at the time, it was the only one I could find that came w/ the DVI to HDMI adapter. Make sure you get that. Any adapter will work, but there is something on the card itself that is "unlocked". If the card doesn't come w/ the adapter, it won't work, even if you purchase the adapter after the fact. At least that's what I read in a review of the card.
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From: In a van down by the river
Well I won't be going with the 8800 GT OC'd because....
"Cables Included (2) DVI to VGA Adapters; Power Cable Adapter"
That would be no DVI to HDMI cables so it's not unlocked on that board.
Granted the sound is going to go from the optical out on the abi ip35 pro mobo directly to the optical in on the onkyo receiver.
"Cables Included (2) DVI to VGA Adapters; Power Cable Adapter"
That would be no DVI to HDMI cables so it's not unlocked on that board.
Granted the sound is going to go from the optical out on the abi ip35 pro mobo directly to the optical in on the onkyo receiver.
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Everything is purchased and I'll be putting it together this weekend. Though I got severely carried away and more then doubled my budget!
e8400 CPU - $189.99
Abit I35 Pro - $143
4 GB Memory OCZ - $84
4 GB Memory A-Data - $62
Sonata III w/ 500W PS - $58
Visiontek 3870 Graphics Card - $199
Visiontek 650 TVR - $96
Seagate 250GB for OS - $70
Seagate 1TB for DVDs - $235
Seagate 500GB for HDTV and TV recording - $99
Vista 64 bit Ultimate - $175
DVD/CD burner Samsung - $27
Approx Total: $1,416.00
Still need a keyboard. I love the logitech dinovo but don't want to spend $100 or so on a keyboard.
e8400 CPU - $189.99
Abit I35 Pro - $143
4 GB Memory OCZ - $84
4 GB Memory A-Data - $62
Sonata III w/ 500W PS - $58
Visiontek 3870 Graphics Card - $199
Visiontek 650 TVR - $96
Seagate 250GB for OS - $70
Seagate 1TB for DVDs - $235
Seagate 500GB for HDTV and TV recording - $99
Vista 64 bit Ultimate - $175
DVD/CD burner Samsung - $27
Approx Total: $1,416.00
Still need a keyboard. I love the logitech dinovo but don't want to spend $100 or so on a keyboard.