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The story is I'm looking to upgrade my graphics, currently Intel 815 Integrated Graphics Controller, Creative 12X DVD, 500MHz Celeron, 128MB.
I use my computer for mainly playing DVDs and games. The question is do I buy a Hardware DVD Decoder AND new Graphics card (is this possible? what does the monitor plug into? do I need to swap it around depending on what I using it for, games/dvd, any suggestions for graphics card around £100) or JUST a new graphics card with integrated DVD support (if so any suggestions around the £150 price tag)?
I use my computer for mainly playing DVDs and games. The question is do I buy a Hardware DVD Decoder AND new Graphics card (is this possible? what does the monitor plug into? do I need to swap it around depending on what I using it for, games/dvd, any suggestions for graphics card around £100) or JUST a new graphics card with integrated DVD support (if so any suggestions around the £150 price tag)?
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I specified a DVD decoder card in my SR PeeCee. It does make DVD's run a lot smoother and the sound quality is amzing!! you can run cables out of the card and watch movies on a big screen TV too, although finding a cable with the right connections is a big task!! Personally i wouldn't skimp on the price of a grpahics card and if money is a problem stick with a good graphics card and software decoding to start with and then upgrade to a dvd card when you have more spare cash as the DVD card wont help speed up things like gameplay or rendering work.
The best option is a DVD decoder and a decent graphics card. This works by plugging the two cards together with a pre-supplied lead. DVD decoders cost about £65 so that leaves you with £85 to spend on a graphics card. We sell a couple of Geforce 2's for £95 or a cheaper RIva TNT 2 card for £50.
The story is I'm looking to upgrade my graphics, currently Intel 815 Integrated Graphics Controller, Creative 12X DVD, 500MHz Celeron, 128MB.
I use my computer for mainly playing DVDs and games. The question is do I buy a Hardware DVD Decoder AND new Graphics card (is this possible? what does the monitor plug into? do I need to swap it around depending on what I using it for, games/dvd, any suggestions for graphics card around £100) or JUST a new graphics card with integrated DVD support (if so any suggestions around the £150 price tag)?
I use my computer for mainly playing DVDs and games. The question is do I buy a Hardware DVD Decoder AND new Graphics card (is this possible? what does the monitor plug into? do I need to swap it around depending on what I using it for, games/dvd, any suggestions for graphics card around £100) or JUST a new graphics card with integrated DVD support (if so any suggestions around the £150 price tag)?
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