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moman:
Hi guys,

My PC has the Radeon X300 video card.  I am running it to a Samsung 24in flatscreen with the S-video connection.  The picture is ok, but could be better.  I can navigate windows barely, and games are just ok.

The TV does have a component in, and based on most people's opinion, it seems it is perfered to use component over S-Video.  Will those DVI-I to component adapters work with the x300??

Does anybody have a similar set-up that had good luck or can anybody recomend away of getting a clearer picture (such as settings, or different video card, etc)

I really appreciate any info you can give.



leapinlew:

--- Quote from: moman on January 07, 2007, 09:29:53 pm ---Hi guys,

My PC has the Radeon X300 video card.  I am running it to a Samsung 24in flatscreen with the S-video connection.  The picture is ok, but could be better.  I can navigate windows barely, and games are just ok.

The TV does have a component in, and based on most people's opinion, it seems it is perfered to use component over S-Video.  Will those DVI-I to component adapters work with the x300??

Does anybody have a similar set-up that had good luck or can anybody recomend away of getting a clearer picture (such as settings, or different video card, etc)

I really appreciate any info you can give.

--- End quote ---

This is quickly becoming a frequently asked question. CRT Televisions just aren't capable of displaying the resolution needed to give you the kind of clarity you need to use windows. You need a LCD, Plasma or DLP.

moman:
Thanks for the reply leapinlew.

I know this topic has been done to death (but video stuff is not my strong area and I can use any help I can get with this specific set-up). 

I was hoping that since the tv has an available resolution of 480i w/component inputs that I would have at least decent clearity in widows.  I guess I am wrong.

Can anyone confirm the compatibility of the dvi-i to component adapter for the x300 video card?  Any other suggested tweaks to get the best I can get with the current set-up for games (or windows).

Thanks everybody.

ahofle:
What resolution are you running windows?  Try manually setting the resolution of your games to 640x480.  I find the picture to be excellent over S-video at that resolution.  Not as good as an arcade monitor, but better than a PC monitor IMO.

jWin:
Hi, the component connection is a lot more clearer then s-video, and with that card you do not need the ATI DVI to component adapter, it will not work as far as I know, it is made for ATI 9x00 series.  However your card may have came with a component cable, I purchased a Radeon X1300 made by Diamond and it was bundled with a component cable.   The picture quality is outstanding, compared to svideo and it has no jitter or flicker.  You will most likely need power strip or to know how to access the service menu of your TV in order to fix over or underscan.

I run 800x600 over component and it will support up to 1024x768, I dont think a card that uses the DVI to component adapter supports above 640x480.  Newegg has the x1300 (PCIXpress) for around 75 and is offering a 20$ mail in rebate currently,  this is a good card for component TV's.



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