HDMI output with sound

[MykC]

I'm looking for some recommendations on a videocard that has 2x HDMI output on it. In particular I need a card that actually has onboard sound as well (so that I only have to run one cable to my home theater) . I play games, but I'm not hardcore (EVE and CoH), anything under $250 is what I'm looking for.

 

[LtPage1]

Does this exist? I know there are some motherboards out (or coming out) that have an HDMI output, but I'm not sure if those even output sound.

 

[imported_wired247]

HDMI = video + sound

you need to connect a SPDIF cable to your videocard to output sound to the HDMI, I believe. I could be wrong, and I'm not sure if this is possible in 100% of cases

 

[MykC]

I wasn't sure either if it was possible, but it seemed logical or at least it was something I would be willing to pay for. I saw a couple of specs for some videocards and I just made the leap. I assume there was no real reason to include HDMI on a video card since DVI-HDMI carries the same signal.

Ok, well if it doesn't exist, someone should make it exist and I'll buy it .

 

[heyheybooboo]

Hightech Radeon HD 3870 512MB 256-bit GDDR4 PCI Express 2.0 $175

ATI Radeon? HD 3800 Series GPUs feature ATI Avivo? HD technology with advanced audio, video processing, display and connectivity capabilities for high definition entertainment solutions. ATI Avivo? HD technology includes fully integrated HD audio capabilities and supports playback of multi-channel (5.1) audio streams. When combined with the integrated HDCP copy protection, ATI Avivo HD enables a one-cable HDMI? connectivity solution to high definition home theaters.

 

[superunknown98]

I do believe all ATi video cards since the 2600 series support sound over HDMI. Question is why 2? Even if you had a card with dual DVI ports that support pass though audio, do you have a sound card that has 2 SPDIF out ports?

You might be better served with 2 lower end cards that pass though the audio on the dvi or even have a HDMI port.