[homestyle]

So I'm about to get a 720p 32inch LCD TV.

If I hook my 4850 to the tv with a hdmi cable, I'll be able to output sound to the tv, no?

For gaming, does that mean less fps than normal?

 

[Mr Bear]

Not sure about the ATI cards, check on their site/research online to see if it outputs audio also, I know most of the gfx cards with hdmi do not output sound via hdmi.

 

[samfreese]

There are only a couple video cards that have a sound hook-up, and I don't think the 4850 supports it. It won't output a sound signal. This can be easily overcome though by hooking the 3.5mm jack on the back of your mobo to a 3.5mm-RCA jack adapter, then running it to your tv

 

[DuckieHo]

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Originally Posted by Mr Bear Not sure about the ATI cards, check on their site/research online to see if it outputs audio also, I know most of the gfx cards with hdmi do not output sound via hdmi.

Most video cards DO output sound via HDMI. In fact, all ATI HDxxxx cards do.

Your FPS will be higher actually. 720p is only 1280x720 which is lower than PC monitors.

 

[CSU_ComputerMajor]

probably will be sound and video. but if not then you can get a 3.5 jack to RCA converter so you can hook the sound up through your RCA's or get a new sound card with an optical output and use that for sound

 

[samfreese]

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Originally Posted by DuckieHo Most video cards DO output sound via HDMI. In fact, all ATI HDxxxx cards do.

No kidding? Huh. I'll have to keep that in mind

 

[AMOCO]

yes u can,use the dvi to hdmi dongle & just get the hdmi cable.remember to setup your audio in the control panel.
games do not run as fast on the hd tv than your monitor.

 

[dieanotherday]

problem is that most people have problems with getting the sound output =\\.

 

[CSU_ComputerMajor]

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Originally Posted by dieanotherday problem is that most people have problems with getting the sound output =.

well if he does then thats what we're here for...

 

[homestyle]

Quote:

Originally Posted by DuckieHo Most video cards DO output sound via HDMI. In fact, all ATI HDxxxx cards do. Your FPS will be higher actually. 720p is only 1280x720 which is lower than PC monitors.

I know it would be higher, but what I was wondering is if all things being equal, does the sound output lower the fps?

So in essence, does the 4850 output sound by default or do I have to "switch" it on, because if it is already outputting sound then there would probably be no fps loss.

 

[CSU_ComputerMajor]

if it outputs sound then you shouldn;t have a drop in FPS. it should output sound automatically but you might have to enable it in the control panel.

 

[Asus Mobile]

Reality check fellows? What is the real difference between HDMI and DVI?

I am waiting.

Still waiting.

Yes a gold star to the new guy! HDMI has sound DVI does not.

Hello?

 

[CSU_ComputerMajor]

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Originally Posted by Asus Mobile Reality check fellows? What is the real difference between HDMI and DVI? I am waiting. Still waiting. Yes a gold star to the new guy! HDMI has sound DVI does not. Hello?

hello

 

[AMOCO]

u can switch it back & forth in the control panel

 

[skatingrocker17]

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Originally Posted by homestyle So I'm about to get a 720p 32inch LCD TV. If I hook my 4850 to the tv with a hdmi cable, I'll be able to output sound to the tv, no? For gaming, does that mean less fps than normal?

I have my 4850 connected to one of my HDTVs and yes it will output sound and it does it well. The only thing that would lower your fps would be the resolution (720p vs 1080i/p).

 

[CSU_ComputerMajor]

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Originally Posted by skatingrocker17 I have my 4850 connected to one of my HDTVs and yes it will output sound and it does it well. The only thing that would lower your fps would be the resolution (720p vs 1080i/p).

exactly..the sound won;t affect your fps

 

[homestyle]

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Originally Posted by AMOCO u can switch it back & forth in the control panel

How do I do that?

 

[CSU_ComputerMajor]

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Originally Posted by homestyle How do I do that?

open your control panel up and look for the audio/video options and select the one that says hdmi output for sound.

 

[skatingrocker17]

You can right click on the sound properties and enable the HDMI output and disable your speakers and switch between the two. It's very easy.

 

[Gill..]

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Originally Posted by DuckieHo Most video cards DO output sound via HDMI. In fact, all ATI HDxxxx cards do. Your FPS will be higher actually. 720p is only 1280x720 which is lower than PC monitors.

My HDMI HD 4650 specifically stated it would not do sound (Gigabyte). My mother board, also with HDMI said the same thing.

my new 4870 only had DVI - so it was a non-issue. But the blanket statement of all HD series cards just can't be correct

Not saying it isn't possible - clearly people have it working here. But my experience has been the opposite. So look at the individual card I guess would be the best advice.

Sorry Ducky... just what I've experienced..