What ATI 5XXX card for 1080P??

[Ryoohki]

Well i have a Powercolor PCS+ AX5850 since a week now and i'am loving it for 1920x1080p gaming. All the fonctionallity of the 5870 for a little less price..

[Oversized Rooster]

Damon, out of the new 5000 series lineup, the 5570 and above have bitstreaming capabilities.

Unfortunately that card is rather expensive around the $90 mark. You may as well put in another $10 and get a 5670.

[FreeKnight]

Hmmm.... this reminds me. I have a TV that transmits 5.1 surround from HDMI it receives through the optical audio out. It was great to hook up to my surround but for some reason my 4890 would only do 2.1 through the HDMI. Does anyone know for certain that if I get a 5850 I can transmit 5.1 from PC HDMI to TV to Receiver (with Optical Audio). It'd be great to be able to not have to return this system since it's an ultra slim receiver (only 1 hdmi out, optical in, wireless speakers) since I want to get a 5850 anyway. Anyone know for sure?

[Ryoohki]

Originally Posted by FreeKnight

Hmmm.... this reminds me. I have a TV that transmits 5.1 surround from HDMI it receives through the optical audio out. It was great to hook up to my surround but for some reason my 4890 would only do 2.1 through the HDMI. Does anyone know for certain that if I get a 5850 I can transmit 5.1 from PC HDMI to TV to Receiver (with Optical Audio). It'd be great to be able to not have to return this system since it's an ultra slim receiver (only 1 hdmi out, optical in, wireless speakers) since I want to get a 5850 anyway. Anyone know for sure?

My 5850 is connected to my AVR-3808CI Denon, it's a receiver. And the 5850 output 7.1 PCM and Bitstream to my amp. So yes it does output 5.1 in HDMI.

[FreeKnight]

Yeah but if it goes to the TV first, does it still transmit in 5.1. The 4XXX can transmit in 5.1 but if they're routed through something else first (say, a Samsung PN50B650 :)) they lock into stereo transmission only. I emailed Sapphire support but they couldn't find a way to force it to 5.1 (and yes my TV will transmit 5.1 through Optical Out)

[Ryoohki]

Originally Posted by FreeKnight

Yeah but if it goes to the TV first, does it still transmit in 5.1. The 4XXX can transmit in 5.1 but if they're routed through something else first (say, a Samsung PN50B650 :)) they lock into stereo transmission only. I emailed Sapphire support but they couldn't find a way to force it to 5.1 (and yes my TV will transmit 5.1 through Optical Out)

Humm ok. so i can't help you. I know that the 4XXX had problems with HDMI audio. Like my receiver didn't work in DX10 games. Now it work just fine everywhere...

[FreeKnight]

No worries, thanks for the input though. It makes me think I might have better luck with a 5xxx series. I could return the set this weekend, but damn I love those wireless speakers :D

Now I just have to decide if I'm going to get a Sapphire Toxic 5850 now or wait and see what Fermi is like...... darn you nVidia! Hurry up so I can decide if I need to end my Ati love

[turtletrax]

Originally Posted by FreeKnight

Yeah but if it goes to the TV first, does it still transmit in 5.1. The 4XXX can transmit in 5.1 but if they're routed through something else first (say, a Samsung PN50B650 :)) they lock into stereo transmission only. I emailed Sapphire support but they couldn't find a way to force it to 5.1 (and yes my TV will transmit 5.1 through Optical Out)

No luck on passing thru your TV first and retaining 5.1. For some reason they neuter the bitstream to 2.1 :(

This is not a card limitation either, just the way it works... Sucks

[Ryoohki]

Originally Posted by FreeKnight

No worries, thanks for the input though. It makes me think I might have better luck with a 5xxx series. I could return the set this weekend, but damn I love those wireless speakers :D

Now I just have to decide if I'm going to get a Sapphire Toxic 5850 now or wait and see what Fermi is like...... darn you nVidia! Hurry up so I can decide if I need to end my Ati love

Depend on the price the 480 is likekely to be 729$CAD and the 470 is Unknow..