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What graphics card do I need to play Blu-ray Disc on my computer?

It is recommended that you have one of the graphics cards with the following graphics processor unit (GPU) installed on your computer in order to play Blu-ray Disc titles.

  • Intel 965Ggraphics
  • NVIDIA: GeForce 7600 GT, GeForce 7800 GTX 512, GeForce 7900 
    GX2, GeForce 7900 GTX, GeForce 7950 GX2, GeForce  8400 series, 
    GeForce 8500 series, GeForce 8600 series, GeForce 8800 series
  • ATI (minumum requirements): ATI Radeon X1600 series, X1800 series, 
    X1900 series
  • ATI (recommended requirements): ATI Radeon HD 2400, 2600, 2900, 
    3400, 3600, 3800 series

Video RAM: Graphics card memory requires 256MB or above.

Note: We strongly recommend that you update your graphics card driver to the latest version.

Graphic Card Memory:
We recommend having at least 256 MB of video memory to ensure the smooth playback of Blu-ray Disc titles.

Note: If you want to use digital output during Blu-ray Disc playback (through DVI or HDMI connection), make sure the graphics card is HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) compatible. If your graphics card is not HDCP-compliant but with a DVI connector, you can use a DVI-to-VGA converter (or cable) to output the video in analog format. To determine whether your graphics card is HDCP-compliant, please visit the hardware manufacturer's Web site.

 

Reference Resource :
ATI Website
nVidia Website

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