upgrading my htpc for 3-D

[dajaga]

Hey guys I`m looking at upgrading my HTPC to be used for 3-d movies. I am not interested in using it for gaming.
I have the amd 4600+ cpu and my mobo is the GA-MA78GM-S2H which im using the internal videocard. I am also running Windows 7.
So I was wondering what video card would be the best suited for me, and Do you think I might have to upgrade my cpu, I dont really want to if I dont have to.

The projector I am using is the optoma HD66, And I am going to be waiting for the active shutter glasses to come down in price. Also I know that the optoma hd66 has someproblems with the drivers for 3-d but there are people currently making fixes for proper viewing with the shutter glasses.

And please no posts about how bad/shitty 3d is, I dont feel like debating it.

 

[Stoly]

I'm not sure the HD66 is certified for 3d, it does support 120hz so at least in theory it should work

any nvidia video card from the 8600 series and up should do the trick. Since the video card will do the decoding, you may not need to upgrade your cpu.

 

[dajaga]

The HD66 has been tested and people have said the 3-d looks good, just can not do it during the day and complete light control
So far Nvidia has not made their cards compatible with the hd66 but the 3d works people say you have to wear the glasses upside down, but people have made some work arounds where you can watch the 3-d images properly.

 

[Stoly]

I was not aware of any incompatibilities, but I guess it'll be addressed in future driver releases.

 

[CrimandEvil]

I'm not sure the HD66 is certified for 3d, it does support 120hz so at least in theory it should work

any nvidia video card from the 8600 series and up should do the trick. Since the video card will do the decoding, you may not need to upgrade your cpu.

No, wrong. Only certain hardware is able to do it. See here: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1514227

 

[Stoly]

I have a Geforce 8600 and I can use 3d vision.

 

[Verge]

Hey guys I`m looking at upgrading my HTPC to be used for 3-d movies.

There aren't any. Stick to games.

And please no posts about how bad/shitty 3d is, I dont feel like debating it.

too bad






The optima is pretty much crap, and crap for 3d. Get the Acer instead.

 

[danman]

I thought the Acer was crap as well. 720p gaming looks like garbage.

 

[CrimandEvil]

I have a Geforce 8600 and I can use 3d vision.

Uh, 3D gaming is different then 3D movies. Just cause your 8600 could do 3d gaming (probably at 800x600 no less) doesn't mean it's capable of doing two 1920x1080 streams at once.