220-801 · Question #937
For a home theater PC, which of the following parts would be considered the MOST useful for its purpose?
The correct answer is B. Video card with dual HDMI outputs. A Home Theater PC (HTPC) is designed to output high-quality audio and video to a TV or home theater system. HDMI carries both high-definition video and multi-channel audio over a single cable, making it the ideal connection standard for home theater use. Dual HDMI outputs allow…
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For a home theater PC, which of the following parts would be considered the MOST useful for its purpose?
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- ARAID card with 4 SATA channels
- BVideo card with dual HDMI outputs
- CVideo card with dual VGA outputs
- DAC '97 onboard integrated 2 channel sound
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A10% (3)
- B71% (22)
- C16% (5)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
A Home Theater PC (HTPC) is designed to output high-quality audio and video to a TV or home theater system. HDMI carries both high-definition video and multi-channel audio over a single cable, making it the ideal connection standard for home theater use. Dual HDMI outputs allow the HTPC to connect to multiple displays simultaneously (e.g., a TV and a projector). VGA (C) is analog and carries no audio, making it unsuitable. A RAID card (A) is for storage redundancy, not media playback. AC'97 two-channel sound (D) is outdated and insufficient for surround sound home theater audio.
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