I just bought a new dell desktop tower. It did not come with a monitor and I was wondering if I can use my tv (HDTV 720i, it has VGA, HDMI, and S video connections) ? Is there any difference in the quality if I were to use the VGA instead of HDMI or S video since they are already being used?
2007-10-08 09:01:54 · 4 answers · asked by JG 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Yes you can do this.
What connectors does your system have?
You will get the best image from a DVI to HDMI connection.
However, since your HDMI port is in use, the next best is the VGA connector. You should be able to get a HD resolution out of that with a good image. Your system will almost definitely have VGA output.
S-Video is definitely the worse choice. Even if your system has S-Video out, it is limited to 480i, so it will produce a poor image at best.
Edit.
Long VGA cable can produce problems, but sitting too close to a big TV can be awkward. If this is a problem for you, consider putting the system close to the TV but getting a wireless keyboard and mouse, so you can sit where it is comfortable viewing the screen.
2007-10-08 16:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you're TV has a VGA input you can just run a vga cable from your computer to your TV. VGA or HDMI should look about the same. S-Video won't quite look as good.
2007-10-08 09:06:35 · answer #2 · answered by scooterge558 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maximum any electronics shop will sell you a VGA cable. on the subject of the only caveat is to be certain you get a VGA cable - male to male connectors, particularly than a VGA extender male to woman connectors.
2016-12-14 11:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by mcintire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a commador 64, and I can hook it up to my t.v. But then again, my C64 is also 20 years old!
2007-10-08 09:06:11 · answer #4 · answered by BullyKiller 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋