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Computer to HDTV,need help

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  • 16-05-2008 5:51pm
    #1
    darren05
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭


    Hey
    im a noob wen it comes to this stuff... right..

    i just bought a 42'' Philips Plasma and im looking to hook it up to my Computer,
    the TV doesnt have any DVI inputs but it has the HDMI ones.
    my video card on the computer is VGA (Nvidia GeForce 6150 LE) which is causing the probs, i dont think you can put out a good picture quality with VGA so im avoiding it and thinking DVI or HDMI or somthing

    can anyone recommend a graphics card that is cheap and reliable as i have only a small budget, one that will run the VGA Monitor and the HD TV via DVI or HDMI if possible?
    thanks


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Ati Radeon HD3450 €34

    http://www.dabs.ie/productview.aspx?Quicklinx=4YRH&CategorySelectedId=11137&PageMode=1&NavigationKey=11137,11,43990000,4294954775

    Will suit you perfectly..


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    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    You can get a VGA to HDMI adapter that'll work with your own card for a few yoyos.


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    darren05
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭darren05


    i think ill go for the card, i was looking at the adaptors in Maplin and they where quite expensive.
    will that card work with with XP or is it just Vista


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    Sqaull20
    Registered Users Posts: 2,044 ✭✭✭Sqaull20


    Works fine on xp and other versions of windows..

    3450 HD is mighty fine for a HTPC

    The card plays absolutely everything at 1920 x 1080 with no skipping.

    However, its totally useless at gaming.

    Its a one trick pony. That trick is flawless playback of all video. If that suits?


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    Nforce
    Registered Users Posts: 2,924 ✭✭✭Nforce


    You won't get sound over HDMI with that card afaik, just so you are aware? I've connected my htpc's optical out to my home cinema setup to get surround sound.


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    darren05
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭darren05


    tnx for the info lads, ill get that and see what the stori is, ill manage some way around the audio part, iv a 5.1 hooked up to my 5 channel mixer it has an optical output aswell. id say the headphone output should sort things out


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