need a cpu with HDMI output any help?

now that cable carries over sound as well correct? all i need to do it plug the HDMI end into the tv and the Dvi end into the back of my monitor right?

What card would you suggest for me to get?
 
Yes DVI and HDMI are the same source just different adapters.

Depending on your budget and what that computers motherboard will handle you can get the HD4870 or the HD4890s. Which will run you 140-250$ for the card.
 
and when you put in a new card, you just basically take the cover off and pull the old one out and put the new one in correct? do you have to download new software or anything?
If these cards are going to be that much money, what other HP computer would you suggest getting then that i can watch DVDs from to my 32inch?? thanks
 
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NO NO NO. Onboard gfx liek that HP is built into the motherboard. Theres no taking it out only disabling it in Bios or in device manager. When you get the new computer you want to first uninstall the onboard graphics. Once thats done turn off the computer, take off the side panel and then install the gfx card in the appropriate slot. Once thats done be sure to plug in any power adapters required on the card. Turn on the computer and then install the new drivers for the graphics card. At this point the dvi/hdmi cord should be hooked to the new card now as the onboard is now not needed.


Once you install the drivers for the new card whether its from the cd or DL form the website, reboot the computer once complete and you should be all set.

In my opinion no hp is gonna be worth the money so you can watch dvds and movies. What they charge for media computers you can build a gaming computer for thier price. But if you go that route be sure it has a actual gfx card and not onboard shared or dedicated gfx
 
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Here's the steps for installing a gfx card

1.Uninstall old drivers
2.Disable in device manager
3.Install new gfx card
4.Install drivers for new card


You should not have to disable it in the bios as most newer pc's automatically do it for you

That pc you posted will work just fine except the graphics card as other mentioned. An ATI 4850 1gb should be plenty for that tv. You can get one on newegg for around $120-160
 
Alrite cool. But how "hard" do you think it will be for me to do this? you might have to go into more detail g25racer about doing this. it seems fairly easy, but i just dont want to F up a brand new computer ya know. Once that card comes with the HDMI input spot, can i run the HDMI wire from that card to my TV or does it have to be ran from the monitor to the TV?? sorry for my noobness
 
Some gfx cards do come with an HDMI output but, most do not. In that case you would need a DVI (female) to HDMI (Male) cable. Which you can find pretty much anywhere. Then you would hook up the DVi to you gfx card and the HDMI to you monitor or TV.
 
Not all graphics card will pass Audio through.

One's that come with HDMI should, but if they
don't, make sure you check for audio compatibility.
 
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