[patseguin]

I have the video card in my sig because it supports HD audio. Does anyone know if an AMD 7970 supports HD audio? I'd like to make my HPTC a viable gaming machine. I went with an i3 and I think maybe 16 GB RAM when I built it. I just wanted a decent HTPC box. It's got an Intel micro ATC with i3 and the 670 card. I'm not even sure I want to mess with it because the card I assume would require a new PSU and make more noise.

[madjockxbmc]

http://www.amd.com/uk/products/desktop/g...970.aspx#3

Would it not be easier to read the specs on the makers site ?

Integrated HD audio controller

Output protected high bit rate 7.1 channel surround sound over HDMI with no additional cables required
Supports AC-3, AAC, Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio formats

[patseguin]

Not necessarily. I bought a high end card before and HD audio was supposed to be supported but it didn't work. That's when a form member suggested I go with a lower end card.