Video cards that can output HDTV in component Video...

[newParadigm]

I just got a new 30" widescreen CRT HDTV (only cost $230, so while it wasn't the 40" LCD I wanted, it'll do for a while). Anyways, whats the cheapest way to get component output to the TV from a PC. I know there's the ATI adapter, is there any cheaper route (possibly a card with an adapter already included?)

 

[mercanucaribe]

The ATI component adapter is only like $20 on eBay.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
The ATI component adapter is only like $20 on eBay.

I'd need the card...does it have to be BBA? or Can it be saphire/powercolor etc.

 

[loup garou]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102001

That's what I use in my MCE box for component out. Looks great on my 32" tube EDTV.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Do you have a videocard for the computer already? If so, are you sure there isn't an adapter for it?

 

[fs5]

does it have HDMI?
there are DVI -> HDMI cables.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: loup garou
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102001

That's what I use in my MCE box for component out. Looks great on my 32" tube EDTV.

Needs to be either PCI or AGP not PCI-E

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Do you have a videocard for the computer already? If so, are you sure there isn't an adapter for it?

Yes. I have an GFX 5200

Originally posted by: fs5
does it have HDMI?
there are DVI -> HDMI cables.

Nope, just three composite ins, and one component. Like my OP says, $230 couldn't beat it.

 

[LikeLinus]

My 7900 GT KO came with a component cable set to hook it up to HDTV units. I've only used it once, but it worked great.

 

[Jawo]

What about this? Its only $10 and looks like exactly what you need.

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: Jawo
What about this? Its only $10 and looks like exactly what you need.

Yeah, but I need to know what if nonBBA cards will work with it

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Both my $40 6200 AGP card and my $85 7300GT PCIe card both came with HDTV dongles.

 

[Abel007]

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: Jawo
What about this? Its only $10 and looks like exactly what you need.

Yeah, but I need to know what if nonBBA cards will work with it

That is a straight converter. It will work with ANYTHING that has DVI out and needs to be converted to component.

 

[loup garou]

Originally posted by: Abel007

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: Jawo
What about this? Its only $10 and looks like exactly what you need.

Yeah, but I need to know what if nonBBA cards will work with it

That is a straight converter. It will work with ANYTHING that has DVI out and needs to be converted to component.

No, it won't. It has to be used on a supported ATI card and options need to be set in the driver. I used to use it.

OP, it will work with non-built by ATI cards, as long as they are on the supported cards list.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Where did you find a 30" (crt) HDTV for $200?

 

[newParadigm]

Originally posted by: DeviousTrap
Where did you find a 30" (crt) HDTV for $200?

Local best buy redid their floor display and was getting rid of a bunch of floor models. It was $500 at 60% off. The Antenna connector is 'missing' seems to be ripped out, but I bought a best buy 4 year warranty for $60 that will cover any other issue.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: loup garou

Originally posted by: Abel007

Originally posted by: newParadigm

Originally posted by: Jawo
What about this? Its only $10 and looks like exactly what you need.

Yeah, but I need to know what if nonBBA cards will work with it

That is a straight converter. It will work with ANYTHING that has DVI out and needs to be converted to component.

No, it won't. It has to be used on a supported ATI card and options need to be set in the driver. I used to use it.

OP, it will work with non-built by ATI cards, as long as they are on the supported cards list.

Yeah, that will only work for the cards listed, but doesn't have to be BBA.

"ATI ALL-IN-WONDER RADEON 8500, 8500DV, RADEON 9500, 9550, 9600, 9700 & 9800 series of video cards."