please help me make HDMI sound output come true

[PAo_ReVoLT]

okay i'm in a middle of upgrading my htpc setup

currently it is on ASUS 780i striker 2 formula with gtx280 from EVGA

i connect this cable

from gfx card to spdif header on mobo, then i have dvi-hdmi adapter and plug this to my samsung TV

the question is how can i make the sound out of tv speaker

thanks

 

[450]

Just use 3.5mm to RCA. Quality should be the same. Your TV should be able to set audio input independently of the video input. I don't think TV's usually accept SPDIF coax or optical.

EDIT: Get a video card that can do HDMI audio. ATi's cards are good at this.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...c=OTC-Froogle-_-Video+Cards-_-ASUS-_-14121281
Link to ATi 4550 with HDMI audio out.