HDTV Preview - Intensity Pro Alternatives

I was looking at a Blackmagic Intensity Pro so I could preview Premiere on an external HDTV using HDMI cables. After reading several forums about compatibility issues with Dell, I contacted Blackmagic and they confirm their cards may have problems in a Dell computer.
My questions is, what are my alternatives? Buying a different computer is not an option. Buying a video card with HDMI output is not an option. I want a dedicated card with HDMI output to preview Premiere on an HDTV. Is there another card out there that is compatible with a Dell?

You can also try Matrox option :
MX02 Mini desktop is a PCIe card with a real breakout box, with a very good rendering engine with HDMI,components and composite output.
http://www.matrox.com/video/en/products/mxo2_mini/
It's around 400 $ without the MAX option. For Dell compatibility, you must go to Matrox forum (MXO2 mini pre-purchase section)
http://forum.matrox.com/mxo/viewforum.php?f=12&sid=de6abf2ba463453118edea80277b6746
Hope this helps
Pierre Néel

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