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Converter to hook computer up to old school 480i SDTV?

SteveGrabowski

SteveGrabowski

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I'm getting ready to replace my board, and was thinking of using it (Gigabyte GA-H81M-DS2V) along with my old Pentium G3258 to stick on a standard definition TV I have to use as an emulation box, to run stuff like MAME, NES, SNES, Genesis, N64, PS1, PS2, Wii, and so on. I'll probably just run it off the integrated graphics on the Pentium, doesn't seem like I'd need more to run 480i? My board only has a DVI-D connector though. What's the best way to convert this to something usable on a TV that can accept component input, composite input, or coax? Also does DVI-D carry any sound information like HDMI does, or do I need to run that separately from the sound out on my board?
 
A cheap videocard with S-Video is your best bet.
And yes, you WILL need to run a separate audio cable from your soundcard.
 
AnitaPeterson said:
A cheap videocard with S-Video is your best bet.
And yes, you WILL need to run a separate audio cable from your soundcard.
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Well I'll be damned, I completely forgot I have an old GeForce 8400 GS that should have a TV out, and I should have the converter to component somewhere in my big box of cables and converters. Thanks, I don't know why I didn't think of that.
 
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