Connecting a PC to an HD (720p) LCD

[Zucarita9000]

We have a small HP Compaq dx2300 PC that I have connected to a Philips 720p/1080i LCD (native res. of 1366x768). I'm using the VGA input right now, as the dx2300 only has built-in video. The LCD also has two HDMI inputs.

The problem is that the LCD accepts a maximum resolution of 1024x768 on the VGA input, which sucks too much.

I already have a DVI>HDMI cable, so I was thinking on getting a cheap PCIe graphics card (maybe a 7200GS) in order to use the HDMI and have a native res. of 1366x768.

Would that work ok? Will I get the native panel resolution or something like 1280x720?

 

[BassBomb]

It should very likely work. I use a 7900GS via DVI -> HDMI to Sharp 52D62U (1080P)

What are the intended uses?

 

[Washoe]

I'm kind of in the same boat on that.... where is best place to get a DVI>HDMI cable?

 

[stepone]

It'll work ok but i'd suggest getting a cheapo ati 3450 so you can have better video quality, hd decoding & native hdmi with sound.

Basic passively cooled card:
ASUS EAH3450/HTP/256M Radeon HD 3450 256MB $24.99 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814121230

Good for light gaming with native hdmi:
MSI R3650-MD512 OC Radeon HD 3650 512MB $54.99 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814127335

let us know what u get.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Great! thanks! I'll see if I can get a 3450. I don't need gaming performance, just basic office stuff (PowerPoint presentations and the ocasional video clip).

Washoe, you gan get high quality HDMI to DVI cables on Amazon for about $5 a piece. The seller is called BargainCell.

 

[IndieSnob]

Originally posted by: Washoe
I'm kind of in the same boat on that.... where is best place to get a DVI>HDMI cable?

I buy all of my cables at monoprice.

 

[Zucarita9000]

I just tested the LCD with my MacBook via HDMI and it works beautifully. OS X detected it as PhilipsTV with a res. of 1360x768 (only lost 6 pixels). I just wish Windows would work the same way...

 

[Zucarita9000]

I've just ordered an ATI HD3450 for about $70. I'll post tomorrow if everything works out fine.

 

[stepone]

$70 for a 3450?!

Is the heatsink diamond encrusted or are you building the card yourself?

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: stepone
$70 for a 3450?!

Is the heatsink diamond encrusted or are you building the card yourself?

Haha! Sadly, I don't live in the US.

 

[stepone]

Neither do I. But even with UK 17.5% vat our prices are around the £25 ($50) mark. What country are u in?

 

[Zucarita9000]

Argentina. We have almost 40% in customs taxes, so our prices are way higher.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Oh oh... I just checked HP's website and the card that they sell (that costs twice as much) is a low-profile PCI card. The one I ordered is a standard height card, but after looking at thetech manual (page 10) it looks like it will take a regular card as well. Am I correct?

 

[Zucarita9000]

I just finished setting everything up. It worked perfectly.
Pics here.

 

[HopJokey]

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
I just tested the LCD with my MacBook via HDMI and it works beautifully. OS X detected it as PhilipsTV with a res. of 1360x768 (only lost 6 pixels). I just wish Windows would work the same way...

You actually lost 6 * 768 = 4608 pixels, but who's counting

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: HopJokey

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
I just tested the LCD with my MacBook via HDMI and it works beautifully. OS X detected it as PhilipsTV with a res. of 1360x768 (only lost 6 pixels). I just wish Windows would work the same way...

You actually lost 6 * 768 = 4608 pixels, but who's counting

yeah, I should have said 6 lines of vertical res.