2011-08-11, 18:45
Hello Forum,
It seems that there are many opinions on the need for HD Audio capable GPU's and I notice that after reading posts that reference how to build DIY HTPC's the HD Audio option is not listed in all 7 build groups only in 6 and 7. Why?
If I were to consider building an HTPC in the near future what would be the reason to consider a GPU with HD Audio VS. a MOBO w/ a GPU that only processes 7.1 LPCM audio?
Currently I own a pre-built rig http://www.xtreamer.net/Ultra/ with this soundchip http://www.realtek.com/products/products...ProdID=284 which process HD audio tracks beautifully in my opinion but in LPCM 7.1 format. I have done side-by-side tests playing HD audio media through this rig and a rig that bitstreams HD Audio and was unable to differentiate between sound quality. So, at this moment, I do not see the need for an HTPC build with an HD Audio GPU but I'm hoping to get strong opinions on this issue as to the significance or lack thereof that may help to sway my opinion one way or the other...
It seems that there are many opinions on the need for HD Audio capable GPU's and I notice that after reading posts that reference how to build DIY HTPC's the HD Audio option is not listed in all 7 build groups only in 6 and 7. Why?
If I were to consider building an HTPC in the near future what would be the reason to consider a GPU with HD Audio VS. a MOBO w/ a GPU that only processes 7.1 LPCM audio?
Currently I own a pre-built rig http://www.xtreamer.net/Ultra/ with this soundchip http://www.realtek.com/products/products...ProdID=284 which process HD audio tracks beautifully in my opinion but in LPCM 7.1 format. I have done side-by-side tests playing HD audio media through this rig and a rig that bitstreams HD Audio and was unable to differentiate between sound quality. So, at this moment, I do not see the need for an HTPC build with an HD Audio GPU but I'm hoping to get strong opinions on this issue as to the significance or lack thereof that may help to sway my opinion one way or the other...