haha.. ya.. that's the one.. but haven really finished the HTPC..

use a current generation ATI based Video card (cheap 200-300 can get already).. got built in 7.1 audio chip to merge with the Video HDMI or opt for "pass thro" function for amp to decode the HD audio..

thanks for sharing...in this case.. I need change my 8600GT dee...
ar188, which latest model with HDMI 7.1 chip available here now?

This post has been edited by djlah: Jan 15 2009, 08:43 AM

All the ATI Series 4000 should be able to. I'm using 4850 to pass HDMI sound to my LCD TV.

Would like your advice on the following: I have a Asus F8Vr notebook that has hdmi port for video and sound which I connect to my HDTV. However my AV amp does not support HDMI and I understand that the SPDIF cum headphone port can be used to output audio to the AV amp. I can only find RCA cables to connect from SPDIF to my AV and as such can only get analogue. Is there a cable that I can get to get connected to my AV amp coaxial or optical to get digital dolby srround or dts?

thanks for sharing Matrix.
meant starting most of from ATi 4000 series are build in sound card?
Matrix, just confirm from you before I go and buy another next graphic card.

so your computer sound default are set to 4850??? not on sound card or onboard audio rite?
if confirm 4850 are independent for sound processing, no rely on other sound card, then I will grab it soon.....

hi everyone....

need some advise on upgrade graphic card. the main reason are the dolby TrueHD & DTS-HD.
I already conclude for myself that all current sound card only offer though SPDIF optical/coax or SPDIF convert to HDMI that only support DDL & DTS-Connect only.
except expensive Asus Xonar HDAV1.3 or coming soon Auzentech X-FI Home Theater HD (must be expensive too when launch)

somehow, ATI latest generation Series 4xxx already come with solution with integrated 7.1 Audio support various audio format.
I check some of manufacture spec such as HIS, Sapphire, etc....
but very less information on their website or pdf manual download. I need to know which card support which standard.
So, I check the AMD ATi official website, there is several range of series support different type of audio format. thanks god more info from AMD ATi.

here is the distro: generally are:

4600 Series:
PCM, AC-3, AAC, and DTS

4830:
AC-3, AAC, DTS (Subject to digital rights management limitations; maximum supported audio stream bandwidth is 6.144 Mbps)

4850 & 4870:
AC-3, AAC, DTS, DTS-HD & Dolby True-HD (Subject to digital rights management limitations; maximum supported audio stream bandwidth is 6.144 Mbps)


but somehow the actual card that if we purchase final spec still need to refer the manufacture. so I hope any 4xxx graphic card owner can help on feedback which 1 u own and what is the audio format support on the sound chip. if can upload the manual pdf from the CD bundled are much appreciate!!!

many thanks.....

to djlah, for my case, i am not using a soundcard, and i disable my mobo onboard sound, and pass video and audio to my AVR

I saw one cheapo one for rm200+ 4550 or something.. come with all the HDMI/component/ connections.. and can do hardware video decoding..

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Added on January 15, 2009, 11:27 pmyes something like that, you need to install the realtek HD driver and can use the video card's sound chip



This post has been edited by ar188: Jan 15 2009, 11:27 PM

thanks for sharing.
to all 4800series users, do you mind to test or tell me, will the audio transmit both DVI-HDMI or only 1 of DVI-HDMI?
appreciate on next sharing...

DVI where got digital audio? only ATI's version of DVI using the given special dongle can convert DVI to HDMI video+audio

oh...yes, you're right. what I meant is though the DVI-to-HDMI adapter.

so my question is, when we plug the adapter. is both port have carry sound or only 1, only both port can transfer simultaneously ????

pls share with me hows your card design, thx.....

I wouldn't know didn't test this option.. besides they only give you one dongle (if the vid card has 2 DVI) and don't give you any dongle if your video card has HDMI + DVI..so how to test 2 HDMI outputs??

oh ic.... I guess most of product only provided 1 dongle. but nvm the adapter can purchase only RM 17 here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/815300
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/708010

ok you don't have 2 dongle for simultaneously, nvm. but...
do you mind to test and share with us here??? swap your dongle to connect your another port, ok???

cannot use this kind of dongle you posted, these are for DVI to HDMI video only..
ATIs version is DVI (from their video card) to HDMI Video/Audio..

ic... may i know which card/model/brand you using?? let me understand your graphic card spec first before ask you next question.
(maybe provide me the link of vendor will be nice...)

This post has been edited by djlah: Jan 15 2009, 11:56 PM

I'm using HIS 4670 but got many others like Asus etc.. just go to lowyat or digitalmall PJ plenty to choose from..

oh.... 4670. great!
according to AMD ATi website... this is the next thing I concern:

4600 Series:
PCM, AC-3, AAC, and DTS

4830:
AC-3, AAC, DTS (Subject to digital rights management limitations; maximum supported audio stream bandwidth is 6.144 Mbps)

4850 & 4870:
AC-3, AAC, DTS, DTS-HD & Dolby True-HD (Subject to digital rights management limitations; maximum supported audio stream bandwidth is 6.144 Mbps)



is your card support which format? is your avr detect the format you want?

I havent tried all the options no time to hookup the PC to the AV rig (just use the PC to store my BDs backups).... cos I watch BD with my PS3..

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Added on January 18, 2009, 2:02 pm

can't wait for this powerdvd9..

This post has been edited by ar188: Jan 18 2009, 02:02 PM

going for SIMPLICITY...

i'm not into GAMING, just need HDMI upscaling and 7.1 channel must play nice videos and without jerk !!!!

also Audio quality must be good as i am replacing my Hifi CD player system

need to upgrade
board ASUS M3N78PRO GF8300
CPU AMD DUAL CORE ATHLON-64 6000+S940
KINGSTON 2048MB DDR2 (PC667)

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