DVI to HDMI question

[SilthDraeth]

I have an ATI HD 4870 card, that says it offers HDMI via an adapter as it has two DVI outputs.

http://ati.amd.com/products/Radeonhd4800/index.html

That website says the card offers:

HDMI - Enjoy the latest audio technologies using HDMI with 7.1 digital surround sound support. Also, xvYCC support allows the user to enjoy a wider range of color when connected to a capable HDTV.


SO my question being: I just bought a Samsung 22" 720p Series 3 TV, as I don't have room for anything larger atm...

If I use a DVI to HDMI cable/adapter and hook it to my TV will it transmit the Audio?

I don't mind using the built in speakers on the TV atm, as all that is hooked to the PC currently is a small cheap set of stereo speakers.

IF it can't, then I am guessing I will just keep using the stereo speakers.

I plan to later get a set of Klipsh 2.1 speakers to hook up to the TV. I am not a huge AV buff, and I do things small but I want to do it well also.

720p is good enough for me, and I will always use the speakers with my computer even if later I upgrade to a 1080p system and a more robust sound system, but honestly that is WAY far down the road. So...

Cliffs:
Will my vid card, output the sound, since it states it supports HDMI and 7.1 sound (guessing that is to a receiver that would then send all that to a 7.1 system) or do I need to keep using the crappy stereo speakers?

Thanks.

 

[masteryoda34]

It should. Hook it up and try it.

 

[Carson06]

Sounds like the card has audio support so it should work. Let us know.

 

[Baked]

You don't need a DVI to HDMI cable if the video card comes w/ a DVI to HDMI adapter, which your 4870 should have included. I know my 3870 has one. Use the included adapter and a straight HDMI cable.

 

[kgokal]

Very interesting, as DVI doesnt transmit Audio? Let me know what you find out...
Unless this is a proprietary DVI --> HDMI adapter?

 

[SilthDraeth]

I will try and let you guys know, I may be returning the TV soon though, and I don't have an HDMI cable atm. I will at a later date try it again.

Don't really have room for the TV, after all was said and done. So it may be another 6 months before I get to try this out.

Thanks for the info, and input.