HDCP video card / monitor?

Question

I just bought a Radeon X1950 Pro. It supports HDCP. However, I have a slightly older monitor that does not support HDCP. Will I need to upgrade my monitor to one that is HDCP compliant?

I have no problems as of yet since the graphics card has not arrived. I want to know if I NEED to upgrade. I don't WANT to upgrade since my 19" LCD monitor looks great anyways.

Will I NEED to upgrade? As in, will my current monitor suffice?

Answer 1

You do not need to upgrade.

HDCP is High Definition Content Protection.

A HDCP source will work without a HDCP monitor, unless the source program requires the HDCP to be enabled. So for everything except protected content - HD-DVD or Blu-Ray disks - the HDCP will be inactive.

Answer 2

Having an hdcp graphics card, and a non hdcp monitor is fone but you won't see the full potential of the graphics card. If you can afford a better monitor then go for it. I would suggest a samsung monitor. They sell the most lcd panels in the world followed by lg.

I would highly suggest the samsung 226bw if you can afford it, or 206bw for a 20 in. lcd for a few more bucks in your pocket.

Good Luck. You'll be fine wether or not you don't buy a new moniter as long as the graphics card is good.

Answer 3

that only affects the drm status of your monitor: basically u need to have every piece of ur video stream to have drm to view some hd dvd or blue ray content if the drm playback flag is enabled, but u wont see a difference for about 5 years

Answer 4

please it depends on several values of the monitor.
never the less upgrading a monitor may not be a rel8iable solution to your problem because both monitors may be of different makes and thus different quality.
for instance you buy a mercury monitor made in india
and then HP or COMPAQ. you see these two will not accurately work the same way though they seem to.

Answer 5

yes off course for better quality and better garphics