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sambo123 · 02-03-2008

I have just got into building a new HTPC. I am using the following:
GGC-H20L,
ATI 3870 video card
E6700 CPU
1440 x 900 samsung display 940bw
Vista 32 bit RC-1
2 gigs of DDR 800

I am dissapointed with the video quality that I see. In my previous system, using an AGP video card, I had better picture using XP and HD.With my new system I don't even see a difference between regular DVD and Blu Ray movies. This made me think maybe it was a HDCP issue so I installed anydvd HD, still no difference.

I used the Cyberlink advisor and all is green except for my video card, which is probably newer than the program.

When I load a HD disc Vista switches to basic colour. I am not sure what this means but I did select all components to be compatable with HD.

I know my display is not 1080 compliant but since I have seen my previous and older computer system perform better than my new one, what could be the problem?

02-03-2008	#1 (permalink)
sambo123 CD Freaks Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 84	HD picture quality problems I have just got into building a new HTPC. I am using the following: GGC-H20L, ATI 3870 video card E6700 CPU 1440 x 900 samsung display 940bw Vista 32 bit RC-1 2 gigs of DDR 800 I am dissapointed with the video quality that I see. In my previous system, using an AGP video card, I had better picture using XP and HD.With my new system I don't even see a difference between regular DVD and Blu Ray movies. This made me think maybe it was a HDCP issue so I installed anydvd HD, still no difference. I used the Cyberlink advisor and all is green except for my video card, which is probably newer than the program. When I load a HD disc Vista switches to basic colour. I am not sure what this means but I did select all components to be compatable with HD. I know my display is not 1080 compliant but since I have seen my previous and older computer system perform better than my new one, what could be the problem?