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    HDCP monitors, Vista and HD video

    Not only does it look like my next generation system is going to cost an arm and a leg (AM2 CPU and mobo, DDR2 ram) but it looks a new graphics card will be needed and also a new monitor!

    http://www.firingsquad.com/hardware/...up/default.asp

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    Current graphics cards not HDCP compliant:

    http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=851

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    remember thats only if you're planning to watch hd-dvd or blu-ray - neither of which will be widely available for a year or 2.. i think you'd be best off just getting normal stuff as in 2 years time you'll upgrade anyways (and the view of whats available/standard will be much clearer)
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    Good point. Probably would work out cheaper as well to get an HDTV and HD/Blue Ray player rather than going for a PC HD based system.

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    Yeah not really bothered with this to be honest. I'll almost certainly upgrade by next year
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    And there will be ways around HDCP soon enough

    Plenty of ways to enjoy HD on your "old" tech without any crazy HDCP-ness

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    ^ yep and we will all be made criminals for it too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5lab
    remember thats only if you're planning to watch hd-dvd or blu-ray
    It could affect any downloadable HD content as well.
    Last edited by kojak71; 14-03-2006 at 11:47 AM.

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