Re: Mostly [OT]: Graphics card question

["Paul Gordon" <paul_gordon@xxxxxxx>]

Steve,

I believe the Matrox G500 dualhead cards may do what you want...

I believe these are available in versions that include a DVI port, and I
believe they can set independent resolutions & refresh rates. The G400
dualhead I have has custom modes for doing various scenarios automatically,
such as "DVD-MAX" mode which automatically switches the TV out
display to a
full-screen DVD display when one is playing, and shows a Windows desktop at
other times... I'm sure things have moved on a bit since I got mine....

Paul G.



>From: "Steve Morgan" <steve@xxxxxxx>
>Reply-To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
>To: <ukha_d@xxxxxxx>
>Subject: [ukha_d] Mostly [OT]: Graphics card question
>Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:01:16 +0100
>
>Perhaps not so off-topic, really.
>
>I'm looking to build a HTPC and am debating what graphics card to fit.
>
>Specifically, I want to drive an LCD monitor via DVI and the TV via
>S-Video, but I want different output on each (e.g. Windows desktop on
>LCD, DVD playback on TV). This rules out the All-in-Wonder 9700, 'cos
>that outputs the same signal to monitor and TV. However, the Radeon
9700
>Pro will drive the two. However, the user guide seems to suggest that
>the monitor refresh rate is set to 50Hz if the TV output is enabled.
>Anybody know if that's true. If so, any suggestions for alternatives?
>
>Steve
>
>
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