HDMI-Enabled Graphics Cards Debut
TrackinYeti writes "HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface), is the first industry supported digital-only interface, that requires a single cable to connect an output source to an HD-ready device, such as a television or monitor and deliver HD video, plus multi-channel digital audio, like Dolby Digital and DTS. Recently, Asus Computer released versions of their GeForce 7600 and Radeon X1600 cards with HDMI outputs on them, driven by an on-board Sil1930 controller. These are some of the first graphics cards to hit the market that can output HDMI natively with an integrated HDCP cipher engine and support HD-audio as well. Just the thing for that HTPC?"
I'm not saying you can't do it (hint: I did it at one point).
I'm saying it's not fun for anyone else around. And if you plan on having friends or a SO in your life at anypoint, count this idea out as a long term plan.
Tom
Someday, I'll have a real sig.