2007-08-22 21:24:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It depends on the inputs the LCD TV has. If it has VGA or DVI inputs, you're all set, because those are for connecting PCs. If it doesn't, you'll have to have other video outputs on your PC. Many computers have S-video or composite video outputs. These won't show as good of a picture as VGA (better) or DVI (best), but they'll get the job done. You'll probably have to set up your display adapter (video card) to output to the TV either as a second monitor (VGA and DVI) or as a TV (S-video or composite).
LCD TVs are the best at showing computer graphics, so many come with PC video connection ports by default. If it does have one of these ports, all you need to do is get a cable to connect to it. This is usually a male-male cable. Be warned, however - stores like Best Buy and the like tend to horribly overcharge for cables. Check prices online at places like www.newegg.com - I found some from $6-$10 with $5 shipping. They'll probably be $25 minimum in a store. Also, if it's a DVI connection, don't get a DVI-A cable - that's for analog connections. DVI-D is for digital connections (specifically for connecting to LCD screens) and DVI-I cables are for both, but be sure to get a DVI-D cable.
Check out this link and look at the picture of the DVI-D and DVI-A connectors:
http://www.pacificcable.com/DVI.htm#DVI_Hoods
My video card has a DVI-I output, but my monitor only has a DVI-D input, so I can't use a DVI-I cable on it (DVI-A and DVI-I both have 4 extra pins that DVI-D doesn't).
If it's got a VGA port then whoop-de-do. There's only one type of VGA cable anyway. ^_^
2007-08-22 21:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Halifax 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Connect Desktop To Tv
2016-12-12 17:07:24 · answer #2 · answered by mcnear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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How can I connect my desktop to my LCD TV to watch movies?
2015-02-02 05:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi :) Do you really have to go threw all that on a desktop? Couldn't you just put the movie in and watch? I have a laptop, on the side of it there is a place where you can put in a cd or movie. Don't know much about the desktops, but I do think there should be a way without haveing to hook up a bunch of stuff.
2007-08-23 01:01:12 · answer #4 · answered by sunshine 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is an item called a "Slingbox" that will transmit a TV signal to any computer anywhere. There are also other connection ideas 1.) connect with a cord 2.) There is also wireless transmitters (X-10 is the one I bought for $50) that will send a signal anywhere in the house for example. It can be hooked up to a monitor or other TV in the house.
2007-08-23 01:42:54 · answer #5 · answered by ccnice1 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to remove your Monitor cable from your PC and connect VGA cable into VGA cord as well as LCD TV. Make sure both side make connector. It does work I have connected in our main office.
2007-08-22 23:03:52 · answer #6 · answered by Bluebird 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
S video cable if your LCD doesnt have connetor for pc
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2007-08-22 21:30:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your computer would need a Video Out source. Usually located on the video cards on the back of your system.
S-Video is common, although I believe some of the higherend systems have other outs. DVI and such.
Read your manuals to find out if you have one. You need cords to connect your TV and video card, then there you go.
2007-08-22 21:32:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what outputs your computer has and what inputs your TV has, then you need either
HDMI cable if PC and TV both have HDMI ports
DVI / VGA cable if your TV has DVI / VGA ports
Or S-Video if your computer and TV have S-Video ports
2007-08-22 21:30:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need a multimedia cable.
Check what type of input sockets your TV has though it might use SCART or similar.
2007-08-22 21:30:04 · answer #10 · answered by phate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋