can GT 240 play 3D bluray?
I have read in a few places that this card can play 3D bluray. On the Nvidia official list it shows this card but has (notebook) after it. (http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html)

on another site (Toms Hardware) it suggests that the GT 240 cards are compatible (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/blu-ray-3d-3d-vision-3d-home-theater,2636-7.html)

and finally I managed to find a passive version of the card that would be perfect for a HTPC if it is capable of playing 3D blurays... (http://www.zotacusa.com/zone-geforce-gt-240-1gb-550mhz-1580mhz-zt-20404-20l.html)


So I am wondering, can anyone confirm whether this card is compatible or not.

Also, what type of games would it be able to play in 3D? its only going to be in 720p due to my projectors limitations.

Many thanks
I have read in a few places that this card can play 3D bluray. On the Nvidia official list it shows this card but has (notebook) after it. (http://www.nvidia.com/object/3d-vision-requirements.html)



on another site (Toms Hardware) it suggests that the GT 240 cards are compatible (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/blu-ray-3d-3d-vision-3d-home-theater,2636-7.html)



and finally I managed to find a passive version of the card that would be perfect for a HTPC if it is capable of playing 3D blurays... (http://www.zotacusa.com/zone-geforce-gt-240-1gb-550mhz-1580mhz-zt-20404-20l.html)





So I am wondering, can anyone confirm whether this card is compatible or not.



Also, what type of games would it be able to play in 3D? its only going to be in 720p due to my projectors limitations.



Many thanks

#1
Posted 06/11/2010 10:46 PM   
Just to add to this, I am looking to see whether the card can decode the 3D Bluray itself - not rely on the processor.

I am building an HTPC so really a quad core processor is a bit much and hard to keep cool.

Many thanks
Just to add to this, I am looking to see whether the card can decode the 3D Bluray itself - not rely on the processor.



I am building an HTPC so really a quad core processor is a bit much and hard to keep cool.



Many thanks

#2
Posted 06/12/2010 09:34 AM   
[quote name='http://www.nvidia.com/object/pvhd_fb.html']NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD Technology:
NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD technology is the combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. PureVideo HD includes required content protection circuitry (HDCP) for playing the new Blu-ray and HD DVD movies at the highest quality possible, and is directly integrated with the leading HD movie software players. PureVideo HD delivers the ultimate high-definition movie experience on a PC.

PureVideo HD technology on the GPU takes on the processing-intensive video decoding task, freeing the CPU and 3D engine to run other applications while playing a high-definition movie. Lower CPU utilization can result in reduced power consumption, heat and noise, and longer battery life.[/quote]

[quote name='http://www.nvidia.com/object/pvhd_system_requirements.html']Also recommended:

A dual-core CPU for the GeForce 8800 and GeForce 7 series GPUs, or a fast single core for the GeForce 8600/8500/9x/G2xx series[/quote]


[url="http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo_HD.html"]More Info[/url]
[quote name='http://www.nvidia.com/object/pvhd_fb.html']NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD Technology:

NVIDIA® PureVideo® HD technology is the combination of high-definition video decode acceleration and post-processing that delivers unprecedented picture clarity, smooth video, accurate color, and precise image scaling for movies and video. PureVideo HD includes required content protection circuitry (HDCP) for playing the new Blu-ray and HD DVD movies at the highest quality possible, and is directly integrated with the leading HD movie software players. PureVideo HD delivers the ultimate high-definition movie experience on a PC.



PureVideo HD technology on the GPU takes on the processing-intensive video decoding task, freeing the CPU and 3D engine to run other applications while playing a high-definition movie. Lower CPU utilization can result in reduced power consumption, heat and noise, and longer battery life.



[quote name='http://www.nvidia.com/object/pvhd_system_requirements.html']Also recommended:



A dual-core CPU for the GeForce 8800 and GeForce 7 series GPUs, or a fast single core for the GeForce 8600/8500/9x/G2xx series





More Info
[quote name='-{RaptoR}-' post='1072281' date='Jun 12 2010, 10:41 AM'][url="http://www.nvidia.com/page/purevideo_HD.html"]More Info[/url][/quote]

Thanks

Does this include Bluray *3D* as well?

It appears on the that not all of their cards offload the CPU processing for 3D bluray to the GPU...
[quote name='-{RaptoR}-' post='1072281' date='Jun 12 2010, 10:41 AM']More Info



Thanks



Does this include Bluray *3D* as well?



It appears on the that not all of their cards offload the CPU processing for 3D bluray to the GPU...

#4
Posted 06/12/2010 02:09 PM   
[quote name='Cragproductions' post='1072336' date='Jun 12 2010, 03:09 PM']Thanks

Does this include Bluray *3D* as well?

It appears on the that not all of their cards offload the CPU processing for 3D bluray to the GPU...[/quote]

Hi

I have just set up a 3d vision HTPC, it's a 1.86ghz core2duo, 2g of ram and a Palit 1gb GT240 and it plays 3d blu ray perfectly.

Cheers
[quote name='Cragproductions' post='1072336' date='Jun 12 2010, 03:09 PM']Thanks



Does this include Bluray *3D* as well?



It appears on the that not all of their cards offload the CPU processing for 3D bluray to the GPU...



Hi



I have just set up a 3d vision HTPC, it's a 1.86ghz core2duo, 2g of ram and a Palit 1gb GT240 and it plays 3d blu ray perfectly.



Cheers

#5
Posted 07/29/2010 10:18 PM   
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