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Roboslob
16 Apr 2010, 05:41
Many people here seem to know a lot about computers, and so l'd like some info about connecting a tv to a computer. Would it be as simple as plugging the HDMI in? l am aware that l would need a video card capable of 1920x1080 resolution if l had a 1080p tv.

franpa
16 Apr 2010, 07:27
Yes, but not many Nvidia GPU cards have a HDMI port (excluding the quadro etc. series). DVI will work just as good as HDMI but won't transmit audio so...

thomasp
16 Apr 2010, 08:29
If your computer has an HDMI port then you should be able to connect the computer to the TV with that. Most TVs also have a VGA port, but this is obviously much lower resolution and won't handle audio (you'd need a separate cable from the audio out in the computer to the audio in on the telly)

Roboslob
17 Apr 2010, 01:13
K, thanks guys. I'm planning on getting a 32' screen, with minimum 3 hmdi ports, since my playstation 3, computer and digital cable will all be going to one screen. Why 32's you may ask, simple. Anything bigger is too much for my room. Any suggestions for screens? Price isn't an issue right now, but I'm not paying extra for a 3D screen.

*Splinter*
17 Apr 2010, 04:39
Go 3D, you know it makes sense

Roboslob
17 Apr 2010, 05:54
Go 3D, you know it makes sense

I don't think so, I may be alone in this, but I feel that the 3D in Avatar was WAY too overrated.

franpa
17 Apr 2010, 11:29
Samsung or Sony LED displays.

MtlAngelus
17 Apr 2010, 11:49
I don't think so, I may be alone in this, but I feel that the 3D in Avatar was WAY too overrated.

But 3dtv's are FUN.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CRNNkWxpA

Roboslob
17 Apr 2010, 16:23
But 3dtv's are FUN.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80CRNNkWxpA

OOoooh, I should get one of those tv's, I didn't even need glasses to see the 3D!

franpa
17 Apr 2010, 18:00
But unless you turn 3D off, your limited to select few seating arrangements for optimal viewing.

Roboslob
17 Apr 2010, 20:36
But unless you turn 3D off, your limited to select few seating arrangements for optimal viewing.

I was joking, I'm not going to get 3D.

farazparsa
25 Apr 2010, 06:43
but 3dtv's are fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80crnnkwxpa

this video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by samsung electronics.
YouTuuuuuube!

DrMelon
25 Apr 2010, 19:51
YouTuuuuuube!

More like.... SAAAAAAMSUUUUUNG! Since they're the ones who filed the claim.