Dvi to HDMI?

adam2008 · 18 Jun 2009 at 19:35

I have my hdtv running at 1360 x 768, i know that its capable of 1920 x 1080. I have a 9800gt, whenever i try to create a custom res of 1920 x 1080 it says that it failed. Now do i need a dvi to HDMI adapter to run the higher res or is there another way to do it?

DragonQ · 18 Jun 2009 at 19:52

Erm, what HDTV is it? Most cheaper HDTVs, especially plasmas, are 1366x768.

adam2008 · 18 Jun 2009 at 21:45

Its a Samsung R87 32", when i press info while on my 360 it says the res it at 1920 x 1080i.

james.miller · 18 Jun 2009 at 21:48

thats 1920x1080 interlaced, you are trying to run 1920x1080 progressive from your pc which your tv doesnt support. you can force 1080i from the pc, but you will most probably find 720p looks better anyway

DragonQ · 18 Jun 2009 at 21:53

Are you sure that TV doesn't support 1080p? Try setting the Xbox 360 to 1080p and see if it works.

adam2008 · 18 Jun 2009 at 21:56

Oh right, im guessing thats what the P and I stand for then. I did a bit of reading, is 1080i better for general use as it looks better and 720p better for things that involve motion e.g. gaming?

Meloco · 18 Jun 2009 at 22:22

adam2008 said:
Oh right, im guessing thats what the P and I stand for then. I did a bit of reading, is 1080i better for general use as it looks better and 720p better for things that involve motion e.g. gaming?

If 1080p works use that