OT - Video Card Question

Steve Mann wrote on 8/9/2010, 8:29 PM

Is anyone here aware of a PCI video card with HDMI out? *NOT* PCIe. I only have one PCI slot empty and I would like to add one more monitor.

Thanks
Steve Mann

Comments

John_Cline wrote on 8/9/2010, 8:45 PM

HDMI has the same digital video signals as DVI, it just uses a different connector and typically includes audio. Just get a PCI card with DVI out and get an inexpensive DVI to HDMI adapter.

musicvid10 wrote on 8/9/2010, 9:34 PM

Right. And you'll have to run a separate audio line because the hdmi won't be carrying it. You'll have to use a SPDIF or Optical out from your sound card if you want DD.

Be careful though. I had one DVI port overheat and burn out when connected this way (Nvidia 7600)

John_Cline wrote on 8/9/2010, 10:22 PM

"I had one DVI port overheat and burn out when connected this way."

Really? That's the first I have ever heard of that happening.

musicvid10 wrote on 8/10/2010, 9:29 AM

I "suspect" the dvi->hdmi cable was miswired. Overheated at the dvi port. Monitor works fine with straight hdmi.