Stereodude
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Maybe... Who knows... I'm pleasantly surprised. Now to see if people have figured out how to enable the Remote Desktop Server in Win 7 Home Premium.
Looks like they have. link
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Looks like they have. link
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
In a shocking twist of events the ATI 5570 actually just worked out of the box. I installed Windows 7, loaded the drivers for the hardware, and got HDMI bitstreaming to work. No EDID issues and the video levels are right too. I've never had such a positive experience with an ATI produce before.
I also found out that my Pioneer Elite SC-05 can't apply DPIIx on top of DTS-MA HD audio.
Trying for 7.1 from a 5.1 source?
Better buy some Lotto tickets, your luck can't hold out much longer
Stereodude
Not really a
I've got 7 speakers. I might as well use them. Oddly enough the receiver can apply PL IIx on top of Dolby TrueHD and 5.1 LPCM audio (and of course DD5.1, DTS5.1, etc). But, apparently applying PL IIx on top of DTS-HD MA is a no-no.
Stereodude
Not really a
Well, it works. :salut:
I'm able to Remote Desktop into my HTPC running Windows 7 Home Premium now.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
That's still a teensy bit lame without sound though, isn't it?
At this point I kind of wish I could have a 1080p tablet to be a remote control for my HTPC. Maybe that new AMD IGP will get us there.
At this point I kind of wish I could have a 1080p tablet to be a remote control for my HTPC. Maybe that new AMD IGP will get us there.
ddrueding
Fixture
That would be very cool, but what I'm thinking about is a next-gen MS Surface as a coffee table/remote control.
Stereodude
Not really a
What the heck do I need sound for via remote desktop?
BingBangBop
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Have you looked at how much Microsoft charges for MS Surface? Last time I heard it was over $12,500 for the commercial model or $15,000 for the developer. A mighty expensive coffee table.
ddrueding
Fixture
Yup. Which is why I don't have one.
There are many homebrew projects out there that do the basics well, just waiting for something cheaper/easier to come along.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
It's quite handy, depending on your application. If nothing else, it's nice to get a "ding" to know a backup or something is done.
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
http://we.pcinlife.com/thread-1520616-1-1.html
From:
http://fudzilla.com/graphics/item/20315-radeon-hd-6700-detailed-on-slides
If that turns out to be authentic then we are looking at the 6770 slotting in at a performance level close to that of the 5870 (moved to a 256bit bus from the 128bit 5770, bunch more of everything). And the 5850/5870 replacements must be really something.
Mercutio
Fatwah on Western Digital
The funny thing about that price is that the 5770 actually ran up to about $250 in around December. ATI couldn't make the stupid things fast enough.
If this turns out to be real like you've expressed, then I might be looking at getting something to replace my 8800GT! I would like a bit more speed for some of the newer games I've been playing and the 8800GT is showing it's age when running things at 1920x1200.
Pradeep
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http://semiaccurate.com/2010/10/15/radeon-hd-6800-speculations-rumours-and-leaks/
So the replacement for the 5770 class is the 6870, 150W+ via two 6 pin connectors, the 5750 replacement is the 6850 (sub 150W, 1 6 pin connector). Interesting how they have Display Port passthru capability.
So the replacement for the 5770 class is the 6870, 150W+ via two 6 pin connectors, the 5750 replacement is the 6850 (sub 150W, 1 6 pin connector). Interesting how they have Display Port passthru capability.
I just love this picture, Soon[sup]TM[/sup]
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/amd-launching-next-generation-of-radeon-graphics-cards-next-week/
edit; just imagine the superscript
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/amd-launching-next-generation-of-radeon-graphics-cards-next-week/
edit; just imagine the superscript
ddrueding
Fixture
The best possible power consumption in 2D may actually be something with the smallest die size, perhaps the base model of the new ATI 6xxx series?
ddrueding
Fixture
They will be out next week.
Stereodude
Not really a
I'm not sure how you came to that conclusion. The headline says:
Unless of course you have a time machine and have been holding back from the rest of us.
Stereodude
Not really a
Probably an AMD Radeon HD5450 or a nVidia GeForce 210.
ddrueding
Fixture
Sorry, meds not treating me well (flu).
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
6850/6870 cards should be available at or shortly after launch. The higher end 6950/6970 is due in November, with the dual GPU 6990 in December.
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
Will be fine for 2D work.
CougTek
Hairy Aussie
:frusty::smack:
The Radeon HD 5450 and the GeForce 210 have equal idle consumption, but the GeForce 210 needs some 9W less when calculating 3D objects. Both are very low power. In fact, anything up to a GeForce 240GT or a Radeon HD 5670 will have fairly low idle power needs.
Source
There are numerous Radeon HD5450 cards. I want to know if there are any concerns about that specific card.Will it play video from 7D/5D II and D7000 OK?
Stereodude
Not really a
What were wrong with all the cheaper 5450's that brought you to consider that one?
Stereodude
Not really a
Both can accelerate H.264 video if that's what you're asking.
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
The 5000 series support UVD 2 functionality. What is the Nikon format? If it's AVC it should be OK.
time
Storage? I am Storage!
They'll be fine for what you want, and HIS is a big enough manufacturer (just don't plan to get drivers from their website, but that's hardly unusual).
The only question to ask yourself is: what ports do I want on the card?
The most common configuration in low end cards is what you just linked: 1x VGA + 1x DVI + 1x HDMI. Do you want DisplayPort capability and/or a second DVI port?
DisplayPort (necessary for a third monitor) starts to be an option on selected 5570 and 5670 cards, eg Xfx and Sapphire.
The Sapphire Ultimate passively-cooled 5670 is a standout solution.
The only question to ask yourself is: what ports do I want on the card?
The most common configuration in low end cards is what you just linked: 1x VGA + 1x DVI + 1x HDMI. Do you want DisplayPort capability and/or a second DVI port?
DisplayPort (necessary for a third monitor) starts to be an option on selected 5570 and 5670 cards, eg Xfx and Sapphire.
The Sapphire Ultimate passively-cooled 5670 is a standout solution.
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
Are there any RAW converters that offload to GPU? Haven't kept up to date on such things. If so, that could be a reason to go higher up the grunt scale.
CougTek
Hairy Aussie
You need to have a good airflow inside your enclosure for the passive Radeon HD 5670. Inside a case with poor ventilation, it will cram. It is not a good card for most HTPC because of this. Unless your HTPC case is something like the Silverstone GD05.
The passively-cooled Radeon HD 5450 can also fry with no airflow. But it only needs a minimal amount.
The passively-cooled Radeon HD 5450 can also fry with no airflow. But it only needs a minimal amount.
time
Storage? I am Storage!
According to the reviews I checked before posting that recommendation, the cooling is exceptionally good for a passive solution. Even Furmark - IMO an unreasonable GPU test - didn't get it above 74C.
I acknowledge what you're saying, but in this case it looks like you're wrong.
In any case, Lunar doesn't care about 3D operation.
I acknowledge what you're saying, but in this case it looks like you're wrong.
In any case, Lunar doesn't care about 3D operation.
Pradeep
Storage? I am Storage!
If you are running the Catalyst Control Center then you can monitor the GPU temp in it (ATI Overdrive). No need to change any settings.