So how can i get this 40" to work with my computer and look good?

[technoViking]

Hi guys!

Well I recently bought a Samsung LCD HDTV 40" 1080p tv I use to play with my xbox but I want to also test it out on my computer.

My computer has 2 DVI ports (from the 8800gt 512).

My monitor has 3 HDMI ports avaiable and 1 VGA port, but I heard if I just connect a VGA from my computer to the HDTV it will look not so good is this true?

If I get a DMI to HDMI converter, do I need to perchase another DVI cord, and then just run at the end it hooks up to a HDMI adapter?

Thanks

PS: Is there a way to check the resolution on the monitor? It says its 1920 x 1080 but can I see that anywhere?

 

[aznkc730]

they make dvi to hdmi cables. that's all you'll need.

for checking the resolution, read the manual. it should list the supported resolutions and refresh rates.

 

[Automata]

they make dvi to hdmi cables. that's all you'll need.

for checking the resolution, read the manual. it should list the supported resolutions and refresh rates.

www.monoprice.com is a very good place to find said cable for cheap

The HDMI cable I ordered is so good quality it is a pain to bend. It is almost *too* sturdy!

 

[Shiggity]

Once you hook it up to your PC, you'll be able to see all the resolutions it can do (comp will just see it like any other monitor). I just played around with mine until I got the best looking resolution. I believe that 1080P tv should be able to do 1920x1200.

+1 to monoprice and DVI -> HDMI

 

[Automata]

Once you hook it up to your PC, you'll be able to see all the resolutions it can do (comp will just see it like any other monitor). I just played around with mine until I got the best looking resolution. I believe that 1080P tv should be able to do 1920x1200.

1080p means it is 1080 tall...

 

[smokie mcpott]

1080p means it is 1080 tall...

yep, which translates to 1920x1080

 

[nd4spdbh2]

ya hdtv's have resolution of a 16:9 format.... widscreen pc monitors are 16:10

1080p is 1920x1080 @60hz.

Like stated the best and simplest way is to go to mono price and grab a dvi to hdmi cable for cheap... i love monoprice, GREAT products fast shipping great prices!

 

[Automata]

yep, which translates to 1920x1080

Well, I said something because shiggity said 1920x1200 which is bigger than 1080

 

[smokie mcpott]

Well, I said something because shiggity said 1920x1200 which is bigger than 1080

i know. i forgot that on this forum it doesnt quote what the last person quoted too

on some other forums i frequent, when you quote someone that quoted someone else, it all shows up

 

[Automata]

i know. i forgot that on this forum it doesnt quote what the last person quoted too

on some other forums i frequent, when you quote someone that quoted someone else, it all shows up

Makes sense then

 

[technoViking]

Thanks guys!

 

[Shiggity]

Oh sorry my bad, 16:9 vs 16:10, gotchya

This is why I come to these forums, learn something all the time!

 

[technoViking]

Thanks guys, I actually ended up buying a 30 foot DVI to HDMI cable for 29.99 but + shipping it was around 44 bucks, still not bad i don't think..