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07-16-2011, 04:42 PM
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Questions about PC to HDTV
Hey guys,
So I want to hook up my PC to my HDTV. For whatever reason I'll let you know that my PC has an nVidia 8800GT, and my TV is a 46' Sharp Aquos.
I'm just curious which method I should be hooking up my PC to my HDTV? One of my buddies said that he goes through AGP, however wouldn't it make more sense that if I bought a DVI to HDMI adapter and went through HDMI I would get better quality? I heard that there is a chance of doing damage to your TV if you do it wrong.
Also, if I hook my computer up to my TV will I be able to use surround speakers attached to my TV or will I have to use my computer speakers?
Thanks.
~Trots
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07-16-2011, 05:48 PM
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Got MOD?
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If you're video card has dvi out simply get a dvi-hdmi cable. AGP doesn't make any sense since that's the graphics card interface on a motherboard.
Afaik dvi doesn't send audio so you'll need to wire the sound out from your pc into your home theater or line in on the tv.
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07-17-2011, 12:45 AM
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buy $30 ATI HD5450 512mb card which has HDMI out
to you TV, one cable for video and sound, done
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07-18-2011, 09:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ImportPsycho
buy $30 ATI HD5450 512mb card which has HDMI out
to you TV, one cable for video and sound, done
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This.
Make sure you set the output resolution to your TV's NATIVE resolution so you get it exactly 1:1 pixel matching without any upscaling or downscaling.
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