I am seriously considering a mac pro to function as an HTPC and had a couple of questions regarding connecting multiple displays to it:
1 - I want to connect my Mac pro connected to my 56" 1080P TV as my main display and also connected to another monitor (perhaps 24"). Do I need a 2nd graphics card installed in the mac pro? Or can I drive both using the stock 7300GT card?
2 - Can I display two different programs on these 2 displays? Say i want to watch an OTA recorded (perhaps using elgato) tv program on my main display and i also want to play a dvd on my 24" display?
I am guessing not?
3 - this is more an elgato question - If i purchase the HD Home Run product and their software, do I still have to pay titantv monthly fees for the EPG?
Thanks
KG
EDIT: I already have Dish VIP622 - HD DVR, i just wanted the ability to record to Hard disk as I constantly run out of space on the 622.
So since I plan to keep the 622 AND have the eyetv HD Home run, does that mean I get to record 2 (on the 622) + 2 (on the mac using HD Home Run) = 4 programs while watching a fifth?
1 - I want to connect my Mac pro connected to my 56" 1080P TV as my main display and also connected to another monitor (perhaps 24"). Do I need a 2nd graphics card installed in the mac pro? Or can I drive both using the stock 7300GT card?
2 - Can I display two different programs on these 2 displays? Say i want to watch an OTA recorded (perhaps using elgato) tv program on my main display and i also want to play a dvd on my 24" display?
I am guessing not?
3 - this is more an elgato question - If i purchase the HD Home Run product and their software, do I still have to pay titantv monthly fees for the EPG?
Thanks
KG
EDIT: I already have Dish VIP622 - HD DVR, i just wanted the ability to record to Hard disk as I constantly run out of space on the 622.
So since I plan to keep the 622 AND have the eyetv HD Home run, does that mean I get to record 2 (on the 622) + 2 (on the mac using HD Home Run) = 4 programs while watching a fifth?