DVD performance ATI vs Kyro II vs GF 2

[TheBlindMan]

From what I've read in this topic and elsewhere it seems like the GF 2 cards generally lack in DVD playback whereas the ATI cards excel. How about the Kyro II? Anyone had any experiences good, bad or otherwise?

 

[powervr2]

if you have better than 400 mhz you will get great dvd support with kyro 2...

I have a duron 900 and no problems in watching dvd's also with great picture quality.
the diference from ati is that ati requires a less powerfull processor for watching mpeg-2(dvd).

 

[AppleTalking]

My 3D Prophet 4500 is excellent at playing DVDs, as good or better than any stand-alone DVD player that I've seen. I've watched plenty of different movies (including high-speed action movies like MI:2, Bond movies, and others with plenty of explosions, car chases, etc.) and have never seen any dropped frames, slowed playback, jagged lines, etc.. This is on an Epox 8K7A with a 1.2GHz. processor.

Nick

 

[Rand]

ATi is definitely the best of the three for DVD playback, but they Kyro 2 is surprisingly good. Better then the GF2 for DVD IMHO.

 

[TheBlindMan]

Thanks for the info folks, I've pretty much ruled out the GF 2 (which I was so hot for a few weeks ago). I never intended to have a DVD player (till I saw the slot load and had to have it) and now I'm trying to absorb and digest as much 2D info as possible . Kinda funny isn't it?

'See' ya later .