HDTV + 7800GT

ascarytiger

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I just got a 7800GT CO ed...which is flippin sweet. Now lets say I buy this TV...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp...yId=pcmcat31800050031&id=1097582050451

It has component and HDMI. Let's say I want to peridoically hook up my PC to this TV....any chance of hat happening? If so what all could I do on it? Could I hook it up through the s-vid to component unit that came with my card? Or a DVI to HDMI cable? How would this look?

(PS- i get this TV cheap with my employee discount :))
 

Hail The Brain Slug

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Well, it shows in the specs it has S-video inputs. You should be able to hook up with the VIVO adapter that came with your card.
 
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If your video card came with a breakout cable to output Component, that would probably be your best option since that's an analog (CRT) HDTV. DVI to HDMI would be the next easiest, but I don't have any experience using DVI on analog displays so I can't really say anything about how it'll look. It really should look quite nice either way though. :)
 

gtx4u

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You can get a sony vega 34" 1080i hdtv for gaming it's around 300 dollars more expensive than a 2405 and u get way better size, and 1ms respond time and way better contrast ratios.
 

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Originally posted by: ascarytigerIt has component and HDMI. Let's say I want to peridoically hook up my PC to this TV....any chance of hat happening? If so what all could I do on it? Could I hook it up through the s-vid to component unit that came with my card? Or a DVI to HDMI cable? How would this look?(PS- i get this TV cheap with my employee discount :))

If your card is the BFG, I do believe it has Component out. This would be the only way you could get HD out of your card or DVI.

Originally posted by: ascarytigerPS- i get this TV cheap with my employee discount :))

The TV your getting is only a 26inch TV. If your limited on space, I agree with touchmyichi about the dell 2405 FPW. Its around $750. It would be one awesome monitor and act as a great 24inch widescreen tv.