PC Monitor -> Xbox
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Hi there, may I ask what the exact make and model number of your PC monitor is?
Also, what kind of sound system do you have available?
With this info we can suggest the best way to hook up the 360 to your specific hardware.
Also, what kind of sound system do you have available?
With this info we can suggest the best way to hook up the 360 to your specific hardware.
These are the supported resolutions, but you still need support in the games to maintain the correct aspect ratio from what I've seen.
640x480
848x480
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1280x1024
1366x768
1440x900
1680x1050
1920x1080
640x480
848x480
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1280x1024
1366x768
1440x900
1680x1050
1920x1080
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Is that the W2234S?
If it is then you have a 1680x1050 resolution monitor, with a 16:10 aspect ratio and the only video input is a VGA connection. Does, this sound correct?
If you plugged in the VGA connection from the 360 (you would need to buy the special AV cable) then it should work. However, the main issue is that the monitor is a 16:10 aspect ratio, but the 360 outputs in 16:9. Depending on how the scaling in the monitor works then you will either get a image that is slightly vertically stretched or with black bars at the top and bottom of the image.
As for sound, as the monitor does not have any speakers you will need to route the sound signal another way. Do you have PC speakers you would want to use, an AV amp or possibly just a set headphones? If you plan to use any of these (or another sound output) can you please give some detail, especially connectors?
May I ask, which version of the 360 console do you have? As this will dictate if you need to buy any new cables.
If it is then you have a 1680x1050 resolution monitor, with a 16:10 aspect ratio and the only video input is a VGA connection. Does, this sound correct?
If you plugged in the VGA connection from the 360 (you would need to buy the special AV cable) then it should work. However, the main issue is that the monitor is a 16:10 aspect ratio, but the 360 outputs in 16:9. Depending on how the scaling in the monitor works then you will either get a image that is slightly vertically stretched or with black bars at the top and bottom of the image.
As for sound, as the monitor does not have any speakers you will need to route the sound signal another way. Do you have PC speakers you would want to use, an AV amp or possibly just a set headphones? If you plan to use any of these (or another sound output) can you please give some detail, especially connectors?
May I ask, which version of the 360 console do you have? As this will dictate if you need to buy any new cables.
Hey you are correct about the monitor.
Just to clarify - I dont have an Xbox yet, but Im thinking ahead
Hmm Also yes, I do have a PC headset aswell as the speakers..
So what you are saying I can get artifacts with the monitor or a lil stretched image ?
Doesnt bothe me too much, but does that mean I can use the VGA cable ?
Just to clarify - I dont have an Xbox yet, but Im thinking ahead
Hmm Also yes, I do have a PC headset aswell as the speakers..
So what you are saying I can get artifacts with the monitor or a lil stretched image ?
Doesnt bothe me too much, but does that mean I can use the VGA cable ?
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Ah, that makes sense.
Well it really depends on how the monitor handles the signal from the Xbox. A good test would be to set the output resolution of your PC graphics card to 1920x1080 and see how the monitor deals with it.
As you haven't bought the Xbox yet, and you clearly have a PC - have you considered doing your gaming on the PC (possibly with a small hardware upgrade, depending on your current specs)? Or are you looking to play XBox exclusive games?
May I ask what the make and model number of the speakers and headset you have are? Stereo speakers should be no problem, but if you have analogue 5.1 speakers then you won't be able to use them properly without an amp. On the other hand, 5.1 speakers with a digital (optical or coax) connection will be very simple to connect to a XBox 360 slim.
Well it really depends on how the monitor handles the signal from the Xbox. A good test would be to set the output resolution of your PC graphics card to 1920x1080 and see how the monitor deals with it.
As you haven't bought the Xbox yet, and you clearly have a PC - have you considered doing your gaming on the PC (possibly with a small hardware upgrade, depending on your current specs)? Or are you looking to play XBox exclusive games?
May I ask what the make and model number of the speakers and headset you have are? Stereo speakers should be no problem, but if you have analogue 5.1 speakers then you won't be able to use them properly without an amp. On the other hand, 5.1 speakers with a digital (optical or coax) connection will be very simple to connect to a XBox 360 slim.
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Yeah I am more of a PC Gamer, but im only 18 at the moment, so I will be pretty hard to build a gaming comp, so I was thinking of buying an xbox.
From what I understand I will have to spend at least 700 quid to play the latest games, which is way over my budget.
About the speakers and headset - Ill try to gather the info asap, Cant do it now.
From what I understand I will have to spend at least 700 quid to play the latest games, which is way over my budget.
About the speakers and headset - Ill try to gather the info asap, Cant do it now.
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Woah, no you really don't need to spend £700.
Would you be able to provide a full spec list of your current system? I'd be happy to give you some pointers on what hardware to upgrade to play modern games well at your resolution (1680x1050). Depending on your existing system it may cost you the same (or less) than buying a 360 + required cables.
Would you be able to provide a full spec list of your current system? I'd be happy to give you some pointers on what hardware to upgrade to play modern games well at your resolution (1680x1050). Depending on your existing system it may cost you the same (or less) than buying a 360 + required cables.
Well at the moment its just a normal everyday use computer, Although I did make several topics requesting specs some time ago.
Atm its Sempron 2.2ghz, 2gb Ram, 22 GT Budget card.
I was looking at buying this:
Asus M4A78LT-M 760G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 10666C8 1333MHz Dual-Channel (CMX4GX3M2A1333C8)
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (Or GTX 460)
AMD Athlon II X3 Tri Core 440 3.00GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail
But im not really sure. That is why I was wanting to buy an xbox.
Atm its Sempron 2.2ghz, 2gb Ram, 22 GT Budget card.
I was looking at buying this:
Asus M4A78LT-M 760G (Socket AM3) DDR3 Motherboard
Corsair XMS3 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 10666C8 1333MHz Dual-Channel (CMX4GX3M2A1333C8)
XFX ATI Radeon HD 4890 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card (Or GTX 460)
AMD Athlon II X3 Tri Core 440 3.00GHz (Socket AM3) - Retail
But im not really sure. That is why I was wanting to buy an xbox.
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May I ask for a few more details? Specifically the CPU model number, the motherboard make/model number, and the PSU make/model number.
The CPU and motherboard can be checked using this software, for the PSU you will need to open the case and see what it says on the sticker.
Is that graphics card an Nvidia GT 200? You can check using this software.
The CPU and motherboard can be checked using this software, for the PSU you will need to open the case and see what it says on the sticker.
Is that graphics card an Nvidia GT 200? You can check using this software.
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Ah, that's a shame. Looks like an AM2+ board, but the BIOS cannot be updated to allow for current generation Phenom II and Athlon II CPUs (is this an HP system?).
One option for a good value upgrade is to get a new AM2+ board, reuse the RAM and buy this CPU. Then use this graphics card.
Total cost = £198.14 (inc. delivery & VAT), and you will be able to play almost all current PC games rather well.
One option for a good value upgrade is to get a new AM2+ board, reuse the RAM and buy this CPU. Then use this graphics card.
Total cost = £198.14 (inc. delivery & VAT), and you will be able to play almost all current PC games rather well.
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Indeed- my bad (darn board was in the AM2+ section). Updated now.
The performance increase is pretty small from going from DDR2 to DDR3 - the real benefit comes in going from 2GB to 4GB. But again, for games 2GB is usually more than enough as few games can even utilise more than 2GB of system memory.
As for your performance question - a PC with a triple core CPU and a HD 4890 (or 4870) would perform much better than a 360 in games. The PC will render the games at the native resolution (1680x1050 in your case), instead of 600p-720p and then upscaled on the Xbox. The PC will also use advanced features like AA and AF and the framerates will be consistently higher.