Going from a PC to HDTV

[Transition]

I have a spare PC around that i'd like to hookup to my TV downstairs to watch some movies. Problem is ATM i only have a S-Video connection available. Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to output video from a PC to a HDTV? I'd like to use composite or DVI connection.

 

[rstrohkirch]

To keep the answer short and simple - use component/vga/dvi/hdmi - any of those will be able to pass hd resolutions

Svideo is limited to 480i standard defintion and is obviously not something you want to use

 

[Transition]

Any suggestions on cheap cards? this is going to be used as a media-pc only.

 

[blckgrffn]

Go with nvidia if you use the HDTV DVI - they have a nice GUI now to eliminate overscan and I had horrible luck trying to use the base ATI drivers to accomplish the same thing.

Nat

 

[HDTVdesignteam]

How are you planning on capturing the HD content? Off air, cable, satelite, DVHS? Do you have a HD capture card?
Take a look at AVSforum for good answers to Home Theater PC's.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=26
George

 

[Transition]

Originally posted by: HDTVdesignteam
How are you planning on capturing the HD content? Off air, cable, satelite, DVHS? Do you have a HD capture card?
Take a look at AVSforum for good answers to Home Theater PC's.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=26
George

Not planning on capturing any HDTV. I just want to play movies that i have on my PC on my TV.

 

[mwmorph]

i have the same question. apperanty my 9800 pro has DVI,VGA and SVideo that can output component, need some sort of svido to component adapter. so anyway, can i use a dvi to component adapter and some drivers?

 

[blckgrffn]

With ATI evidently you need to play around with power strip to get the image correct. I didn't have the patience so I didn't try it. Also, I think that using the component connection, you get to spend $30 for it and play with powerstrip. Does your GF2Ti have DVI? If you TV does too, that would be a much easier route to go.

Nat

 

[HDTVdesignteam]

Then if your content is not HD and you have no intention of HD in the future, any VGA video card with DVI out should work for SD material.
GT

 

[mwmorph]

that's what i thought. DVI out to component cable and use fo drivers(future drivers 4.7 or 4.8 are supposed to support it according to aannd article)

 

[kylebisme]

Straight DVI out would be the easy way, seeing as how Transition's TV has a DVI input.

 

[mwmorph]

well io have an older rear projection panasonic that has component in only.(im screwed when the hd dvds come out

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: mwmorph
i have the same question. apperanty my 9800 pro has DVI,VGA and SVideo that can output component, need some sort of svido to component adapter. so anyway, can i use a dvi to component adapter and some drivers?

I used the adapter to my Infocus 4805 with no problems.

http://www.newegg.com/OldVersion/app/Vi...Desc.asp?description=14-999-203&depa=1