Re: From PC to HDTV

From: travelrj (travelrj_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/07/05 

Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2005 21:49:04 -0800

I have an ATI X300 (PCI Express).
I just looked and it actually has VGA, DVI, and S-Video (better than I
thought).

Is output to HDTV using DVI best?
If so, how do I go from DVI to component?

Robert

"Jéjé" wrote:

> what is your video card?
> most cards provide DVI output today or component connectors.
> VGA output can provide a good quality, but you must have an good quality
> cable to connect to your TV, also your TV must support VGA input.
>
> But with HDTV input and VGA output, you'll loose quality...
>
> "travelrj" <travelrj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:CA084528-5FF1-4FDE-92CC-E7CE2D131A6D@microsoft.com...
> > Video card outputs VGA. HDTV inputs component.
> >
> > Will ATI's VGA to component adapters maintain good signal quality?
> >
> > Or is there a better way?
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Robert
> >
> > "Jeff" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> "travelrj" <travelrj@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:513EDC11-B593-4D6F-92A7-85EC03D97B98@microsoft.com...
> >> >I just ordered an ATI HDTV Wonder and am wondering what's the best way
> >> >to
> >> >get
> >> > the HD signal from my PC to my HDTV. Thanks.
> >> >
> >> > Robert
> >>
> >> Depending on your vidocard's output capability (DVI / Component) and your
> >> HDTV's input capabilities DVI/component you should be able to do it.
> >>
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

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