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| Vash:
I have an oldish JVC TV with component inputs on the back. I've read several times that component is the best way to go if the option is available on the monitor you're using, so I'd really like to get it working. My problem is that my video card only has a dvi, vga, and s-video output. Short of buying a separate box to transcode the signal (which I hear overheats like hell...not good in an enclosed wooden cabinet), I was wondering if there was a solution. I'd be okay with buying another video card with component outs on the back as long as the price was reasonable. Any help would be appreciated. Edit - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815117102 That's a converter box I might consider getting, but the first user review says that it gets upwards of 80c when running for long periods of time, and you have to turn it on manually when you shut the computer off. Not an ideal solution by a long shot. |
| Flake:
If you are using an Nvidia card then you need to use a mulitpin adapter dongle (see attached photo for picture). This is the only way to output component to a TV for Nvidia. See this thread http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=80089.0. If you are using an ATI card, and it has to be the right ATI card at that you can use a DVI to component adapter - there is a link to one at Monoprice in the thread I linked in above. You'll have to check the compatibility of this adapter to the ATI card model numbers as it only supports certain ones. All in all, I would think the ATI cards are the preferred method over Nvidia for connecting a TV via component. If your going to purchase a new card I would go this route. Although after much trial and error I am happy with my setup (I have the Nvidia card using the dongle). But I also have not compared the setup to an ATI setup either so who knows. Good luck |
| releasedtruth:
I'm using a Radeon 9600 with the DVI-Component adapter on a 24" Toshiba flat tube. It's pretty freakin awesome. Can use windows and all that. You'll find that overscanning is an issue and Powerstrip will be your friend. I have my res locked at 640x432 in windows for a perfect fit. Tried Svideo just for kicks, not good at all. |
| Vash:
Okay, so I found this http://www.provantage.com/infocus-spvideoadpt~7INF9003.htm but it's supposedly only for use in "Infocus" projectors. I figure a 7-pin s-video to component is a 7-pin s-video to component though, and was wondering if it would work for use with a TV and PC. Any ideas? |
| borals:
Could you please tell me what GFX card you are intending to use? I have a 7600GS and that came with a multi out the same as pictured above. Works like a treat. |
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