Author Topic: Video Card and TV (Read 749 times)

noTch · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2007, 12:58:35 PM »

Like Krusty said. I came across this too. What I finally found out was that I had to plug the computer up, with the s-cable, to the tv. Restart the computer (with the tv on) go to the control panel and fudge with the display resolution & it should work

Krusty · « **Reply #16 on:** December 10, 2007, 01:04:41 PM »

Keep in mind the TV resolution is something like 768x486 (can't remember exact numbers). Try the closest match to this resolution first.

Speed55 · « **Reply #17 on:** December 10, 2007, 01:07:57 PM »

I just ordered one for my ATI card. For my card, it's called a video in/out cable.

One end connects to the grahics card. The other end has 1 composite in, 1 composite out, 1 s-video in, 1 s-video out.

http://www.weethet.nl/english/video_connect_pc2tv.php

That website explains a little more in depth. Scroll down and look at the pictures with the pin-configurations to see which one matches the pin config on your card.

DAVENRINO · « **Reply #18 on:** December 10, 2007, 03:20:54 PM »

My order of preference would be-

1. DVI (or HDMI)--->HDMI (or DVI)

2. VGA

3. Component

I wouldn't waste my time with anything lower unless the newer "HDTV" cards now output the higher resolutions on the other ports as well. Also, any adapters plugged into the VC S-video out may have very limited resolution.

Getback · « **Reply #19 on:** December 10, 2007, 05:25:18 PM »

Should I run a dvi to my monitor? Is that better than the usual connection?

Krusty · « **Reply #20 on:** December 10, 2007, 05:29:41 PM »

Minutely better. DVI is digital, the other is analog. The vid card is producing a digital signal, which it then converts to analog to send down the wire, but your LCD is a digital device so it reconverts it back to digital. It could save a little time and look a little better to just use DVI, which skips the conversion to and from analog.

If you've got an analog monitor (CRT) then it's a moot point.

Also, we're talking fractions of a second, I bet. You might not notice any speed, but then, maybe (just maybe) you can tell the quality is better. Try it and decide for yourself.

Getback · « **Reply #21 on:** December 10, 2007, 05:34:53 PM »

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Originally posted by Krusty
Minutely better. DVI is digital, the other is analog. The vid card is producing a digital signal, which it then converts to analog to send down the wire, but your LCD is a digital device so it reconverts it back to digital. It could save a little time and look a little better to just use DVI, which skips the conversion to and from analog.

If you've got an analog monitor (CRT) then it's a moot point.

Also, we're talking fractions of a second, I bet. You might not notice any speed, but then, maybe (just maybe) you can tell the quality is better. Try it and decide for yourself.

It's currently moot. I have a crt. However I was thinking of getting a new LCD. I can't decide to get the 24 inch envision or 22 inch samsung. Both have a 5ms speed and the samsung has 1000 to 1 contrast while the envision has 700 to 1. Any thoughts? Oh the samsung is $249 and the envision is $339.

Krusty · « **Reply #22 on:** December 10, 2007, 05:41:52 PM »

Not my area, sorry

5ms sounds good, though. Rest is up to you. Personally, 24 inches is bloody huge. I'd be hard pressed to fit that onto my desktop, let alone in dual-monitor setup with the CRT (if you did that). I'd go with whatever was best ergonomically, all performance stats being equal.

Getback · « **Reply #23 on:** December 10, 2007, 10:05:04 PM »

I only use one monitor for both comps.

I like the way think. I have the room on desk, except this monitory takes up about 3 square feet or more. I boughy this large desk to study for school. But then no desk fits this monstrosity. I'm out of school now. Yet it would still be nice to have some work room.