Do i need DVD card?

[ostrich80]

I am building a new computer with DVD pioneer 16x
I have Voodoo5 for graphic card... can i expect good quality of DVD without DVD card?

 

[TMTCC]

I am assuming you will have access to some software DVD decoder if you decide not to go with the DVD card. As long as you have at least a 400 mhz cpu, there shouldn't be too many problems running DVDs using software decoding. However, don't expect to run too much else in the background while the DVD is playing.

 

[AndyHui]

You don't really need a DVD Decoder card.

These should help you:

FAQ: Do I want a hardware or software DVD decoder?
FAQ: Which software DVD decoder is the best?

 

[zephyrprime]

DVD cards aren't so great because they use video overlay and that decreases image quality. If you're building a modern rig, you'll have more than enough power. Get PowerDVD or WinDVD as a software player.

 

[SnowPunk98]

Only thing they would be better for is if you wanted svideo out to a TV then you would want one but if you are just watching on yout monitor I have a 16x Pioneer Slot load and its perfect If I had a bigger TV I would use the dvd card or a video card with out

 

[InFecTed]

No. You will get better quality from software decoding anyway. I assume you have a >500mhz cpu.

 

[CooCoo18]

I have the creative PCDVD encore with DXR3 decoder and i have noticed much better quality with the decoder mainly cause the DXR3 is a really good card.