computer to TV cord

[rbh]

Does anyone know what cord is required to go from the computer to the tv?
just looking to get the video signal to the bigger screen.
thanks
rob

 

[RollingWanderer]

Re: computer to TV cord

That depends.

1 - Is your computer a desktop or laptop?

2 - If it's a laptop, does it have a standard VGA (15 pin connector) monitor output?

3 - What type of TV, older CRT or newer flat screen?

4 - If a newer flat screen, does it have a standard VGA monitor input?

If you can answer a desktop or laptop with VGA output and newer flat screen with VGA input, then all you need is a standard monitor cable. If not, then it's gonna be a little more complicated.

-RW

 

[roscoe]

Re: computer to TV cord

Way to many possible combinations to guess.

Most newer tvs will have either a vga or a hdmi input, mine has both.

We use a DVI to hdmi cable to hook up to the tv.
We use a DVI to vga cable to hook up to the older monitor.

 

[rbh]

Re: computer to TV cord

Thanks guys, will look into input and output jacks/plugs that are available on the equipment.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: computer to TV cord

If you have a HD tv then it will have the HDMI and component inputs.

I bought cables here for my pc to tv hookup..They have about any type you will need.

http://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=61

 

[BoatBuoy]

Re: computer to TV cord

I got that idea a while back. First I tried the VGA connection and it produced a lousy image. I then borrowed the HDMI cable from my BlueRay DVD and used that. My laptop has an HDMI output. The image was outstanding.

 

[Gary H NC]

Re: computer to TV cord

The graphics card in the computer will determine picture quality too.

 

[jay_merrill]

Re: computer to TV cord

As stated, it depends on both the computer and the TV. I've been building a multimedia center, but haven't bought a flat panel TV yet. I am currently using a digital ready CRT television and obtain signal from both a digital broadcast antenna and an S-Video connection to my media server graphics card.

The S-Video output on the graphics card will treat the TV as just another monitor, so you just have to enable it in Control Panel. In terms of the "monitor," my system is still a bit crude, but it works for now and I want to put a second HD and a TV card in the Puter, before deciding on a screen.



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[Mike Robinson]

Re: computer to TV cord

If you have a HD tv then it will have the HDMI and component inputs.

I bought cables here for my pc to tv hookup..They have about any type you will need.

http://www.mycablemart.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=61

rbh, I use <ncix.com> for cables etc. Prices are good and they're in Vancouver.

 

[rbh]

Re: computer to TV cord

rbh, I use <ncix.com> for cables etc. Prices are good and they're in Vancouver.

Hey thanks Mike I will look into that store as its in the lower mainland, I bet you and puddle jumper are getting a ton of rain this week, here in the north Okanogan its +2c, and the snows sliding off the roofs, yaaa.
rob

 

[Mike Robinson]

Re: computer to TV cord

Actually it's been quite dry here for the last month or so and it's sunny today but there's rain in the forecast.

 

[Tacklewasher]

Re: computer to TV cord

Hey thanks Mike I will look into that store as its in the lower mainland,
rob

NCIX is good if you need online, but if you are going there (or coming to K-Town), make sure you know what you want and hit Princess Auto first. If they have what you need in the surplus section, it will be a lot cheaper than anywhere else. It's the only time I will buy (usually way overpriced) Monster cables. Just can't check what you need online.