Unsure of proper connection

BuToNz

BuToNz

BuToNz

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I have acquired an old small form factor PC which ive just dumped onto my brother for him to do his homework on. Problem is it has a built in 7inch touch screen which its native resolution is only 640x480, which isnt enough to browse the internet without mass scrolling.

So im thinking of hooking it up to the TV he has (CRT) problem i having is this PC doesnt have a Video out of any sort just a VGA. And all the TV has is 1x SCART.

Is it as simple as getting a VGA to SCART cable? Will i need to find out the TV's max refresh or force a lower reso? Im under the impression i can get 800x600 on the TV.

Any help GREATLY appreciated!
 
Literally just 1 scart on the back, no RCA's or S-Video connections. Im not sure exactly what you mean by RGB scart? Please explain.
 
I dont have a manual for it, not even sure where it originally came from its some crappy unheard of name. I will find out the model number and see if i can find something online.

I know he plays his PS2 through it, if that helps?
 
He doesnt have space in his room really for another screen, the make is a Wharfedale and the model is CTV21040. Looked it up on the net and there's no detailed specifications about it.

I know it would be a better idea to get a monitor or even a LCD TV to replace it but im not the one paying for it. If its 20quid of cable so be it, but he wont buy a monitor or TV however cheap.

Sorry to be a pain!
 
Thanks for the link, ive had a read and it looks as if the scart is infact a RGB. But like you said, seems a lot of hassle for no real improvement (Other than screen size) I know the PC has video out on the motherboard but i cant figure the exact pinout.

I was originally going to fit a spare gfx card i had laying around but unfortunately it only has 1xPCI slot and even that is used up by the USB card (Believe it or not there is no headers for USB2 on the motherboard!)

Thanks for all the help Energize, looks like i may have lost this one. :p
 
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