Is there a cheap way to connect my PC to my LCD TV?
I do not have a good graphics card but I do have an HDMI input on my TV. I was just wandering for a simple, (cheap), solution to connect my PC to my LCD TV. If there is another way without using the HDMI, (component, A/V), that would be fine.
It depends on what the outputs are on your PC and inputs are on your LCD TV. Some LCD TVs have a VGA input which is a standard computer monitor cable. If your TV does this would be your simplest option. Some PCs have S-Video or HDMI/DVI output, so that may be an option. Anyway, you just need to have an output on your PC that matches the input options on your LCD TV.
It depends on what the outputs are on your PC and inputs are on your LCD TV. Some LCD TVs have a VGA input which is a standard computer monitor cable. If your TV does this would be your simplest option. Some PCs have S-Video or HDMI/DVI output, so that may be an option. Anyway, you just need to have an output on your PC that matches the input options on your LCD TV.
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Most people nowadays have graphics capabilities that include both a vga and dvi port. Upon the assumption that you have a dvi port and an hdmi on your television, all you need to do is buy a dvi to hdmi converter and simply use the converter to connect the tv to your computer.
Site for purchase is included in ‘Source’ section.
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http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48585&criteria=vga%20to%20hdmi&doy=25m8
if all you have is a vga port . they make genger changers or adapters
http://www.monoprice.com
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HDMI is the way to go. NOTE: You do NOT!!! need to buy expensive HDMI cables. The cheaper one for distances of less than 15 feet work just as well.
Check out the cables and prices here:
http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm
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If your computer has an S-Video output, and your TV has an S-Video input, then you can connect your computer to your TV through an S-Video cable. After everything is connected, press either FN+F5 or FN+F8 to get the display on your TV, and to change the display combination. If those keys don’t work, try FN+F1, FN+F2, etc.
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S-Video cable:
http://www.optimization-world.com/details/prodid/21.html