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    Question

    I'm looking into getting a dvd player for my comp, but i wasn't sure if my current hardware would meet the requirements. I tried a few DIVX movies, and they skip a bit. I checked & I have a SiS 530 display adapter, w/ 8 MB memory.

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    1) Is there any settings i can change to optomize my video settings?

    2) Is there any way i can overclock my video card? I know you can w/ a voodo, but... ???

    3) I looked thru a few online stores for video cards, i'm looking for something that will work w/ DVD's and is hopefully under $100. Any suggestions? I dont really do much gaming, so this isn't a factor, i just care about compatability w/ DVD. Buying a new video card is a last resort, hopefully there is some sort of tweak

    Thanks

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    Arrrhh! coleslaw's Avatar
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    You can buy a Hollywood Plus DVD decoder card, which can be found for less than $40. Best of luck.
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    Chief of Naval Operations sbp's Avatar
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    Uggh a SiS videocard.

    As coleslaw already said a Sigma Designs Hollywood Plus would be the cheapest and best way for you to get great dvd playback Diablo.

    Hollywood Plus specs page:
    http://www.sigmadesigns.com/products/hollywood_plus.htm

    One place to buy:
    http://www.computer123.com/searchcx....PGRADES%3AMPEG

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