Quick question about the 4890...

[xGaffner]

So i recently just ordered my new rig:
Phenom II X2 550
Asus 790FX Motherboard
Sapphire 4890
Corsair 650W PSU
4GB Corsair DDR3 RAM

Basically my question is... My old monitor is broke and i really wanted to know if i could use my HDTV as the monitor. It's quite old now (Got it late 07) It's a Philips 32". It supports 720p and 1080i (1366x768p). I'm quite new to this so would i have any problems with using the TV as a monitor when playing the newest games? (considering the GPU and such?). Many thanks in advance

 

[AMG]

yes but you need a converter your card will come with one I have sapphire onces as well

 

[jak731]

does the tv have an HDMI, DVI or VGA port, if so 99% sure you can use the tv like a monitor

 

[xGaffner]

does the tv have an HDMI, DVI or VGA port, if so 99% sure you can use the tv like a monitor

It has an HDMI port yes.

 

['Wes]

What the others have said.

PS: Nice rig.

 

[xGaffner]

Ok, thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure before i blew more money on a
monitor.
One final question: What kind of cable would i need to connect it to a HDTV. Considering my TV has two HDMI ports would i have to get a VGA to HDMI lead (if it exists)?

What the others have said.

PS: Nice rig.

Thanks

 

[AMG]

yes may I ask is that cpu a dual core o.O

you will need to get a HDMI cable if you haven't got one already

 

[xGaffner]

yes may I ask is that cpu a dual core o.O

you will need to get a HDMI cable if you haven't got one already

Yup it is, why the shock?

and ok, i will do. Again thanks for the help.

 

[AMG]

i throught you would have gone for X4, but the new version of the X2 are awsome little things as well.