If I build a Gaming Desktop can I use my TV as a monitor?

lukasbolander

Like have my desktop beside my Sony Bravia and use my TV for the monitor?

And would I need anything specifically to do this (when I am building, any requirements etc.)?

Tij da feen

Yes you can. Modern GFX cards have a HDMI output on them so if you have a free HDMI port on your tv you're set to go.

Nertballs

i'm doing it right now

bpb101

run a vga cable and a 3.5 mm audio lead up to the tele. (of course your tv would have to have these outputs)

and boom works

U_Fig

bpb101 wrote: »

run a vga cable and a 3.5 mm audio lead up to the tele. (of course your tv would have to have these outputs)

and boom works

in the stone age maybe most new tv's and laptops/PC's will have HDMI use that one cable video audio best way to go...

bpb101

U_Fig wrote: »

in the stone age maybe most new tv's and laptops/PC's will have HDMI use that one cable video audio best way to go...

people say vga at end of it life , but hey , it work and works well

U_Fig

bpb101 wrote: »

U_Fig wrote: »

in the stone age maybe most new tv's and laptops/PC's will have HDMI use that one cable video audio best way to go...

people say vga at end of it life , but hey , it work and works well

I'm not disputing that served me well fir years but hdmi is simply better no need for Audio cables and better quality..

lukasbolander

Thanks for the answer guys.

What would be the best build I could get for 800, without a monitor or speakers but with a wireless keyboard and mouse?

lukasbolander

I was thinking something like this

Eboggles wrote: »

Item|Price
LiteOn iHAS124-19 schwarz SATA|€18.89
BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.75
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€35.93
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's|€62.72
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 450W|€42.88
Intel Core i5-3570K Box, LGA1155|€211.70
ASRock Z77 Pro3, Sockel 1155, ATX|€92.81
LogiLink Wireless LAN 300 Mbps PCI Karte 802.11n 2T2R|€16.01
Club 3D Radeon HD 7850 royalQueen, 1GB GDDR5|€192.70
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€715ish

+ mouse and keyboard

Eboggles

This:

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-3450 Box, LGA1155|€173.14
ASRock H61M/U3S3 (B3), Sockel 1155, mATX|€54.05
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€36.71
BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.61
ASUS DRW-24B5ST bare|€19.77
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SB-Version Englisch|€90.03
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 450W|€41.33
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850, 2GB GDDR5, PCI-Express|€223.75
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's|€61.61
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€750.99

That's without KB+M. You didn't mention whether or not you needed Windows so I left it out. It's a German website called Hardwareversand, they only take bank transfer or PayPal at an extra 3%. The keyboards from there are in German layout, so get one from a local retailer. That system isn't assembled BTW, so if you want it built throw this in.

EDIT: Actually, the one you mentioned is good. Whoever did that was a legend.

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar

you included windows

Eboggles

Sir Digby Chicken Caesar wrote: »

you included windows

I'm losing my mind

lukasbolander

Eboggles wrote: »

This:

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-3450 Box, LGA1155|€173.14
ASRock H61M/U3S3 (B3), Sockel 1155, mATX|€54.05
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€36.71
BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.61
ASUS DRW-24B5ST bare|€19.77
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SB-Version Englisch|€90.03
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 450W|€41.33
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850, 2GB GDDR5, PCI-Express|€223.75
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's|€61.61
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€750.99

That's without KB+M. You didn't mention whether or not you needed Windows so I left it out. It's a German website called Hardwareversand, they only take bank transfer or PayPal at an extra 3%. The keyboards from there are in German layout, so get one from a local retailer. That system isn't assembled BTW, so if you want it built throw this in.

EDIT: Actually, the one you mentioned is good. Whoever did that was a legend.

lol yeah, the build I quoted I saw in another thread and thought it was good.

I think someone I know has a copy of Windows so you can leave that out.

Would you go for the better graphics card over the stringer processor?

Eboggles

Better graphics card, normally. As long as you have a relatively stong CPU (i5 3450 is great) your GPU will be holding you back.

lukasbolander

Eboggles wrote: »

Better graphics card, normally. As long as you have a relatively stong CPU (i5 3450 is great) your GPU will be holding you back.

Okay thanks, will switch the better graphics card in.

Thanks again, you've all been very helpful.

U_Fig

Eboggles wrote: »

This:

Item|Price
Intel Core i5-3450 Box, LGA1155|€173.14
ASRock H61M/U3S3 (B3), Sockel 1155, mATX|€54.05
8GB-Kit G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€36.71
BitFenix Merc Alpha|€31.61
ASUS DRW-24B5ST bare|€19.77
MS Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit SB-Version Englisch|€90.03
Super-Flower Amazon 80Plus 450W|€41.33
Gigabyte Radeon HD 7850, 2GB GDDR5, PCI-Express|€223.75
Seagate Barracuda 7200 500GB SATA 6GB's|€61.61
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€750.99

That's without KB+M. You didn't mention whether or not you needed Windows so I left it out. It's a German website called Hardwareversand, they only take bank transfer or PayPal at an extra 3%. The keyboards from there are in German layout, so get one from a local retailer. That system isn't assembled BTW, so if you want it built throw this in.

EDIT: Actually, the one you mentioned is good. Whoever did that was a legend.

Would you not be better going for the 3750k with z77 or even 2500k with z68 ..give the option to overclock may get more benifit especially in the future

Eboggles

I wouldn't really see the point as he didn't ask for an OC build. I'd imagine a 7870*3450 combo to beat a 7850*3570k any day in games.

U_Fig

Eboggles wrote: »

I wouldn't really see the point as he didn't ask for an OC build. I'd imagine a 7870*3450 combo to beat a 7850*3570k any day in games.

Both builds have the 7850 gpu....

Eboggles

Yeah, but with the savings from not getting an Oc'able setup would mean you could put it towards a better GPU.

3570k=210
Z77 mobo (pro3)=85
=295

3450=175
U3s3=55
=230

295-235
=€60 saving

lukasbolander

I don't need a CPU Cooler do I?

Sarz91

lukasbolander wrote: »

I don't need a CPU Cooler do I?

Short answer: If you overclock then yes. If you don't then no.

lukasbolander

Sarz91 wrote: »

Short answer: If you overclock then yes. If you don't then no.

Thanks.

I just have one more question.

The plug cable for the power that shipped with the PC is german so it would need an adapter to work here. But I have a power cord that looks the same from my old PC, will that work or does it have to be a specific voltage?

Sarz91

lukasbolander wrote: »

Thanks.

I just have one more question.

The plug cable for the power that shipped with the PC is german so it would need an adapter to work here. But I have a power cord that looks the same from my old PC, will that work or does it have to be a specific voltage?

Most people just use a plug from an old kettle so it should be fine. Voltage is the same it's, I think, 230 volts from Irish/UK sockets and most of Europe. The PSU will convert it to whatever power you need so no need to worry about it.