best for DVD playback ??

[bsr]

Ok its time to upgrade video card, what is better for dvd playback Radeon 8500 or GF4 ti4200 ?? I buying this card mainly for gaming, but It still needs to have superb dvd playback.. Im leaning more towards radeon 8500, but im open to other opinions..

 

[kendogg]

ive always heard that ATi was best for DVD playback. I dont think you can go wrong with the 8500 or the 4200. All recent/current graphics cards should'nt have any problems with dvd playback

 

[spanky]

i have a gf3 and dvd playback is fine. i also have a radeon 8500... dvd playback is fine. i'm guessing if u can afford the extra $$$ for the gf4... go for it dude.

 

[SP33Demon]

I just bought an ATI Radeon8500DV, and the DVD is GREAT. I would recommend it!

 

[Eagle17]

Just to add some info ..

If you plan on watching on a low quality Standard Definition TV (like a 13" - 25") than it doesn't really matter you will be happy with both.. BUT,

If you plan on ever watching on High Quality TV's or HDTV or large monitor than the only choice is the ATI (so far, the new matrox should be a contender) Let me explain...

also you can find any of the following information (confirmed) over at www.avsforum.com.

ATI uses special hardware to not just handle prosessing but to also handle the way the image is assembled from the digital format... Nvidia has included this only on the GF4MX cards but has not yet added support in there drivers... Just like my friend who thought that svcd's were just as good as DVD, you may think you are getting a good quality picture untill you look at them back to back.. then you will see there is a very large delta between two cards... Nvidia is the King of 3d... and that is where they focus and care... ATI is the king of DVD and they are the only people there right now... also the 8500 is at least as fast as the GF3ti500 and even beats the GF4ti4200 is nome tests(not many)... good luck...

John Crawford