Using TV as Monitor, how to connect?

Jampolo · 27 Dec 2010 at 23:51

Before i get my proper monitor, i will be using my TV just to get by for a bit, but im not sure what i will need to connect my computer to my tele.

this is my GPU (if it helps)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=GX-238-AS

and my computer has VGA and HDMI inputs/outputs, so i guess it will be one of them. Im just not sure what cable i will to hook up to my tv,

thanks.

mrteabag · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:01

Use hdmi if possible.

Jampolo · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:04

do OCUK sell the cable i would need ? I guessed HDMI, i dont think VGA incorporates audio, only video.

cmndr_andi · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:06

Hi there,

May I ask what the make and model number of your TV is?

Jampolo · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:10

Its a cheap make, made in China with a dodgy "Neon" name stuck on the front...
parents thought they would buy a really good spec but really cheap :/ been a year with no problems, but i will try to look for a model number

Jampolo · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:12

Typed in the model number into google, found this, http://www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2010/03/03/Cello-iViewer-C3298DVB-32in-LCD-TV/p1
here its under a different name but looks like the same tv.

Google
C3298DVB, thats the model number, the second link (hotukdeals) is the tv i actually have

Speed · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:15

Looking at that link, your TV has two HDMI sockets. So using the included DVI to HDMI adapter will be the easiest way as standard HDMI cables can be picked up for a few pounds off the bay, regardless of length really. The other way is to use the mini-HDMI port on the back of the card which will need a cable with the smaller connector on one end and the larger on the other.

cmndr_andi · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:17

Ah, if it has 2 HDMI ports - then that is the way to go.

Your graphics card has a mini-HDMI connector on it - so you will need a simple adapter to convert it to a full-size HDMI connector (perhaps your card came with one). Alternatively, get a HDMI cable with one end male type C (mini) and one end male type A (standard).

thepeganator · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:19

You will need to plug the sound in separately, using cables from your sound card or motherboard.

Try to use HDMI though instead of vga.

Speed · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:22

thepeganator said:
You will need to plug the sound in separately, using cables from your sound card or motherboard.

Try to use HDMI though instead of vga.

You sure? I thought the more recent nVidia cards didn't require this?

thepeganator · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:24

Speed said:
You sure? I thought the more recent nVidia cards didn't require this?

My mistake, had a look at the link

Jampolo · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:25

ok thank you everyone! I will have a look on OCUK to see if they sell mini hdmi to hdmi, i thought that was what i would need but couldnt see them last time
cheers.

Speed · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:26

Indeed, HDMI is definately the way to go with this card, just comes down to whether or not to pay the bit extra for a Mini-HDMI to HDMI cable or just get a regular HDMI cable and use the adapter. Pretty sure these Asus cards don't come with a cable, just the yellow DVI to HDMI converters.

Jampolo · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:32

Is eBay a competitor with OCUK? If it is i'll refrain from posting, but i found one

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Speed · 28 Dec 2010 at 00:49

Bit of a grey area, post the item number. I guess as they don't stock that item it would be fine if it was an item number or direct link.

Go for the cheapest you can find located in the UK, HDMI cables either work or they don't, unless you are going for extremely long lengths you won't notice any difference.

Here are a couple I found, just paste the item number into the eBay search.

2M: 310176446722
3M: 280389562308

Jampolo · 28 Dec 2010 at 22:45

Cheers mate will look into them