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Title: ATI Dongle question
Post by: southpaw13 on September 02, 2004, 05:15:34 pm

Hello, I read the entire thread about using the ATI dongle with a component TV.  One question that I could not find an answer to, which dongle do you use with a NON-HDTV component connection?  VGA or DVI to component?

Thanks,
Southpaw

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: somunny on September 02, 2004, 05:58:47 pm

I think it depends on which model ATI card you're using.  And that model is...?

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: southpaw13 on September 02, 2004, 08:07:45 pm

Not purchased yet!  I was thinking of getting the DVI one because I could then run two monitors if needed (assuming the card I buy has support for two monitors).

The specs on both dongles look identical so I am going to assume that it really doesn't matter which one I get.

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: southpaw13 on September 02, 2004, 08:30:53 pm

How about this one?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1044876&CatId=880

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: somunny on September 02, 2004, 08:40:37 pm

I don't think so.  This site has all the info you need.

www.ati.com/support/issuetype/hdtv.html (ftp://www.ati.com/support/issuetype/hdtv.html)

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: somunny on September 02, 2004, 08:45:03 pm

Hmmm...  I don't think I really answered your question.  ;)

You *can* use the HDTV adapter with a regular TV that has component in (and a compatible ATI video card), but don't plan on running the resolution over 640 x 480.  Actually, more like 640 x 432 if you're counting pixels.

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: southpaw13 on September 02, 2004, 10:16:39 pm

Thanks, I got all that stuff from the last thread.  I was just interested in the adapter.  However, the FAQ tells you which dongle to buy...

Thanks,
Southpaw

Title: Re:ATI Dongle question
Post by: somunny on September 03, 2004, 02:20:54 am

So there you go.  :)