PC to TV cables?

asdf · 06-14-2008, 09:35 PM

Is there a specific name for these cables? Its the ones where you can connect one end to your pc and the other to your tv, to where you can view whats on your pc on the tv.

hope that makes sense lol.....

**Nomar06** · 06-14-2008, 09:43 PM

what kind of comp and what kind of tv???

you can use a VGA to VGA cable if your tv has a VGA port or you can use a video to video cable if you have a decent video card in the comp.

this could help you also:
How To Make The PC - TV Connection - BitTorrent

***ryryninja*** · 06-14-2008, 09:44 PM

HDMI is the best quality going from PC to TV but your TV has to have that input of course

asdf · 06-14-2008, 09:49 PM

it takes rca's. s-video?

i guess its something like this Pro S-Video to 3 RCA, 6 ft.

CatScratched · 06-14-2008, 09:50 PM

I always heard them called RCA cables. They have the metal sleeve around a smooth, protuding plug and usually come in red, white, and yellow for video and two audio channels.

These same RCA cables come in red, green and blue now also for video only connections from DVD players.

As stated above, HDMI is the best, though.

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 09:50 PM

well, what does your computer have for outputs? If it has an S-video out, then you need an S-video cable

asdf · 06-14-2008, 09:56 PM

hum maybe it doesnt have an svideo output cuz i dont see another spot open for it.

so im guessing i need a vga(monitor) to rca cables?

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 09:59 PM

Is it a desktop? Laptop? It only has a 15-pin VGA output that you use for computer monitors, correct?

asdf · 06-14-2008, 10:01 PM

Desktop. Yes.

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 10:04 PM

Here are your options.

You can get an adaptor box that converts VGA to composite/s-video or buy a graphics card that already has an S-video out. You still need to pickup the cables as well.

The video card will probably be cheaper.

asdf · 06-14-2008, 10:06 PM

I found this though

Amazon.com: Premium VGA to RCA Component Cable M / M, 25 ft / 7.62m Black: Electronics

Will that not work?

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 10:08 PM

That is for component video, which is for HDTV's. Do you have an HDTV?

asdf · 06-14-2008, 10:10 PM

Oh, no, its a regular tv. Damn.

Can you recommend me a video card? Cheapest one that will work

**Gonzo** · 06-14-2008, 10:14 PM

Is your computer's GPU slot PCI-E or AGP based?

Also exactly what video outputs does your computer have, and exactly what video inputs does the TV have.

If you are not familiar, refer to these images...

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...onnections.jpg

http://www.unicom.com/chrome/g/20051021-01.png

asdf · 06-14-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Is your computer's GPU slot PCI-E or AGP based?

No idea...

What about this? Amazon.com: Video Card To S Video And Tv Adapter Cable: Electronics Then just use one of something like this Pro S-Video to 3 RCA, 6 ft.

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 10:18 PM

You'll be able to get one for under $30 for sure if you don't game.

You will still need to get an audio cable too if you want sound: Y-cable, mini RCA to RCA. Like $5 at Best Buy

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 10:22 PM

Don't buy that thing. Read the reviews.

asdf · 06-14-2008, 10:25 PM

Are all of them like that or just that one? I didn't know this was so complicated lol...

FunkPnut · 06-14-2008, 10:33 PM

There aren't any cables that do VGA to composite because there is some conversion that needs to be done, which requires some processing.

The processing needs to be done in the card itself or in an external unit.

A video card is your best/cheapest option. What is the make and model of your computer?

asdf · 06-14-2008, 10:36 PM

An old crap emachines (T4080), like 4yrs old, maybe more. Surprise it hasnt done me wrong.

06-14-2008, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 6 / 100%	PC to TV cables? Is there a specific name for these cables? Its the ones where you can connect one end to your pc and the other to your tv, to where you can view whats on your pc on the tv. hope that makes sense lol.....

06-14-2008, 09:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Nomar06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 27 Posts: 25,167 iTrader: 7 / 100%	what kind of comp and what kind of tv??? you can use a VGA to VGA cable if your tv has a VGA port or you can use a video to video cable if you have a decent video card in the comp. this could help you also: How To Make The PC - TV Connection - BitTorrent __________________

06-14-2008, 09:44 PM	#3 (permalink)
*ryryninja* VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: teh white house Age: 23 Posts: 52,011 205whp 147tq :D iTrader: 37 / 100%	HDMI is the best quality going from PC to TV but your TV has to have that input of course __________________ \|106K Miles\|Dirtier than your grandma's diapers.

06-14-2008, 09:50 PM	#6 (permalink)
FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 26 Posts: 263 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	well, what does your computer have for outputs? If it has an S-video out, then you need an S-video cable Last edited by FunkPnut; 06-14-2008 at 09:54 PM.

06-14-2008, 09:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 6 / 100%	hum maybe it doesnt have an svideo output cuz i dont see another spot open for it. so im guessing i need a vga(monitor) to rca cables? Last edited by asdf; 06-14-2008 at 09:59 PM.

06-14-2008, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 6 / 100%	it takes rca's. s-video? i guess its something like this Pro S-Video to 3 RCA, 6 ft.

06-14-2008, 09:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
CatScratched Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NE TN Posts: 1,338 Wes iTrader: 1 / 100%	I always heard them called RCA cables. They have the metal sleeve around a smooth, protuding plug and usually come in red, white, and yellow for video and two audio channels. These same RCA cables come in red, green and blue now also for video only connections from DVD players. As stated above, HDMI is the best, though.

06-14-2008, 09:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 26 Posts: 263 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	Is it a desktop? Laptop? It only has a 15-pin VGA output that you use for computer monitors, correct?

06-14-2008, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Desktop. Yes.

06-14-2008, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 26 Posts: 263 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	Here are your options. You can get an adaptor box that converts VGA to composite/s-video or buy a graphics card that already has an S-video out. You still need to pickup the cables as well. The video card will probably be cheaper.

06-14-2008, 10:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 6 / 100%	I found this though Amazon.com: Premium VGA to RCA Component Cable M / M, 25 ft / 7.62m Black: Electronics Will that not work?

06-14-2008, 10:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 26 Posts: 263 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	That is for component video, which is for HDTV's. Do you have an HDTV?

06-14-2008, 10:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
asdf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,118 iTrader: 6 / 100%	Oh, no, its a regular tv. Damn. Can you recommend me a video card? Cheapest one that will work Last edited by asdf; 06-14-2008 at 10:12 PM.

06-14-2008, 10:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Gonzo You're doing it wrong!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 21 Posts: 5,689 iTrader: 5 / 100%	Is your computer's GPU slot PCI-E or AGP based? Also exactly what video outputs does your computer have, and exactly what video inputs does the TV have. If you are not familiar, refer to these images... http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...onnections.jpg http://www.unicom.com/chrome/g/20051021-01.png

06-14-2008, 10:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 26 Posts: 263 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	You'll be able to get one for under $30 for sure if you don't game. You will still need to get an audio cable too if you want sound: Y-cable, mini RCA to RCA. Like $5 at Best Buy

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FunkPnut Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 26 Posts: 263 @ndy iTrader: 1 / 100%	There aren't any cables that do VGA to composite because there is some conversion that needs to be done, which requires some processing. The processing needs to be done in the card itself or in an external unit. A video card is your best/cheapest option. What is the make and model of your computer?

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