I have a new graphics card:Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT.Can I run a S-video cable from the back of my graphics card to the front inputs to my TV and use it as a monitor?Do you have any tips or advise on hooking it up?Thanks-I'm learning.
2007-10-19 03:20:40 · 6 answers · asked by TomatoMug 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Yes.
But S-Video will give you 640 by 480 interlaced.
Also CRT based TVs tend to have a far worse image quality than even the cheapest PC specific monitors.
2007-10-19 04:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Simon T 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can but it will look awful since the resolution will be a maximum of 480p.
If you have a HDTV use vga, dvi or hdmi to get the resolution higher.
2007-10-19 10:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by -=Seta San=- 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, you just need a cable. Ask 4 it in a cp store.
2007-10-19 10:25:37 · answer #3 · answered by Alice 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure can. Advice.. you sound like you figured it out already.
Don't expect it to look good unless you have an LCD or plasma though.
2007-10-19 10:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, but the resolution of your tv is much lower so nothing will be crisp, everything will be blurry and it will probably hurt your eyes.
2007-10-19 10:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by Glenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure you can.
There is a cord that connnets your computer to your tv.
If you find the name of it tell me I'm looking for one.
=]
2007-10-19 10:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by xxlizziexscenexx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋