GPU Connections?

[PabloR3]

Can anyone help me answer a connection question...

I am looking to build a Pc which will sit under my TV in a Silverstone GD05. I am not sure how I will connect it to a display which will sit six feet away (which I want to have Sound and Audio) and to my TV or surround sound amp (via HDMI).

I would love some advice on what connections I need to ensure are on the GPU, MOBO and display. Do I even need a GPU or could I just use onbourd graphics. I do not game on Pc at the moment but do enjoy Xbox (am I missing something special??).

Thank for any suggestions..

Paul

 

[Emphacy]

Sadly not all motherboards have onboard graphics, if yours does then yes you will be able to use onboard, but it will only have a DVI Analogue connection, your TV should have one too just like a monitor.

However if you want to use HDMI you will need a GPU that supports HDMI capabilities, although you can also buy a DVI to HDMI cable.

Audio should be transmitted thoroughly through the graphics port, however a sound card is recommend for things like surround sound etc.

If you want to connect more than one display, most graphics cards come with more than 1 DVI or HDMI connection.

If you only have a Graphics card or decide to use onboard Graphics you can also buy a splitter, 1 cable goes in (From PC) and 2 or more come out (To TV or PC ETC)

 

[Cleeecooo]

Xbox would be connected to TV so the PC has nothing to do with it. You could use onboard graphics but i would go for a card that has an inbuilt sound card and connect it to the TV using HDMI - you can get a 6 foot HDMI cable:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-053-OK
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-039-OK
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CB-044-OK

This graphics card should solve your audio and graphic needs:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-193-XF&groupid=701&catid=56&subcat=168

I am not too sure if that card has audio - i would call OcUK sales on: 0871 200 5052

 

[Phatzy]

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[PabloR3]

Thanks for the relpies...

I have not got anything yet so have a lot of decisions to make...I set myself budget of £500 but with a new display and the expensive case (I have my heart set on) I am struggling...the computer will mostly be used for simple internet browsing but I am really tempted to get into Pc Gaming since I started looking into building a computer and how you guys and girls love it...to complicate further Sandy Bridge is coming do I wait for a bagain...

Too many decisions Soo many reviews...nightmare..

Paul