A recent pure video review

[Cookie Monster]

Link

I think this shows just how much pure video has matured since the days from nv40. Its pretty amazing, and looks to provide a very fierce competition for ATi's own AVIVO.

 

[BFG10K]

I would like to see a PureVideo/Avivo shootout using the most demanding H.264 content out there. Specifically I want to see which lowers CPU consumption the most.

 

[Matt2]

Wow. I was actually quite impressed by the H.264 playback numbers. ~90-100% utilization without acceleration and only ~50% utilization with purevideo on.

I dont ever plan on playing DVDs on my comp, but, impressive.

 

[mazeroth]

Thanks for the link!

This makes me want to build a new HTPC with HD-DVD even more!

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: mazeroth
Thanks for the link!

This makes me want to build a new HTPC with HD-DVD even more!

I had the same thought but the costs to add or upgrade the new components to my existing rig could become very pricey, fast.
You can get the MS hd-dvd transport for $199 and upgrade my g/c to the 8800GTS (HDCP) card is another $500.
Another big issue: my 2405 display is not HDCP ready.

 

[Cookie Monster]

Why a 8800GTS when a HDCP enabled 7600GT already does the job?

 

[videopho]

Originally posted by: Cookie Monster
Why a 8800GTS when a HDCP enabled 7600GT already does the job?

I already have a 7900GTX.
Why would I want to downgrade to the 7600gt?

 

[Auric]

Well then ya side-grade to a different 7900 that has the required features or otherwise to the equivalent 1950 or whatever. But a li'l monitor is not exactly a compelling reason to bother so lack of HDCP all around matters less unless augmented by a suitable "TV-sized" display. Indeed, that should be the primary consideration, especially as there is an abundance of HD content not so encumbered.