Post: Help with PC to TV
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12-18-2011, 11:25 AM
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oG GUNN3R
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Hey, I've been reading online for the past couple hours, and it hasn't done anything but confuse me more. What I'm trying to do is get my computer screen on my tv.
I have a male VGA cable in my computer, but there is no VGA port for my TV. I tried looking at VGA to HDMI cables because I have alot of HDMI ports on my 40" Emerson flat screen TV, but I couldn't figure out if I would need a converter to use that cable.
I was reading the manual for the TV, and the only thing I see remotely close to what I'm trying to do is S-video. Would this be my only option for this TV, and if not what else could I possibly use?
Someone please let me know the best suggestion for this problem!
100k vBux to anyone who can answer all my questions for me!
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Happy holidays!
12-28-2011, 05:23 AM
#12
.Kryptonite
Banned
Originally posted by skyhighcloud9
Any help? I'm sure someone on this site, has hooked their computer to their tv before....
I used a S-video cable. But it has no audio. Your only other option would be HDMI but i doubt that both you tv and computer have the ports.
i think this is what youre looking for https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002TUC64W
EDIT: nevermind thats not possibe.. look at this https://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Aluratek-VGA-to-HDMI-Converter-Adapter/11997632
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12-28-2011, 08:39 AM
#14
JimErased's Best Pal
Banned
Originally posted by skyhighcloud9
Any help? I'm sure someone on this site, has hooked their computer to their tv before....
I'm just curious? How old is you T.V. and what brand is it? Im wondering because most T.V.'s have a VGA port. Also, you could use a S-video cable and for sound just have speakers plugged into your tower.
12-28-2011, 02:46 PM
#15
oG GUNN3R
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Originally posted by My
I'm just curious? How old is you T.V. and what brand is it? Im wondering because most T.V.'s have a VGA port. Also, you could use a S-video cable and for sound just have speakers plugged into your tower.
Yeah, that's probably what I'll end up doing. Temporary solution I guess.
12-28-2011, 03:30 PM
#16
My Hate
At least I can fight
Originally posted by skyhighcloud9
Hey, I've been reading online for the past couple hours, and it hasn't done anything but confuse me more. What I'm trying to do is get my computer screen on my tv.
I have a male VGA cable in my computer, but there is no VGA port for my TV. I tried looking at VGA to HDMI cables because I have alot of HDMI ports on my 40" Emerson flat screen TV, but I couldn't figure out if I would need a converter to use that cable.
I was reading the manual for the TV, and the only thing I see remotely close to what I'm trying to do is S-video. Would this be my only option for this TV, and if not what else could I possibly use?
Someone please let me know the best suggestion for this problem!
100k vBux to anyone who can answer all my questions for me!
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Happy holidays!
Your best bet is VGA to HDMI.
My TV says it can't support PC but I hooked it up with HDMI and it works.
12-28-2011, 05:54 PM
#17
FoxkaZ
Retired Super
Originally posted by skyhighcloud9
Hey, I've been reading online for the past couple hours, and it hasn't done anything but confuse me more. What I'm trying to do is get my computer screen on my tv.
I have a male VGA cable in my computer, but there is no VGA port for my TV. I tried looking at VGA to HDMI cables because I have alot of HDMI ports on my 40" Emerson flat screen TV, but I couldn't figure out if I would need a converter to use that cable.
I was reading the manual for the TV, and the only thing I see remotely close to what I'm trying to do is S-video. Would this be my only option for this TV, and if not what else could I possibly use?
Someone please let me know the best suggestion for this problem!
100k vBux to anyone who can answer all my questions for me!
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Happy holidays!
Moved to the correct section. :y:
It's a bit weird that your TV doesn't have a VGA input, mine has like 2 of those. Also bare in mind that if you are to use a converter, you'd lose the HDMI sound, as VGA is only picture.
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12-28-2011, 09:28 PM
#18
oG GUNN3R
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Originally posted by FoxkaZ
Moved to the correct section. :y:
It's a bit weird that your TV doesn't have a VGA input, mine has like 2 of those. Also bare in mind that if you are to use a converter, you'd lose the HDMI sound, as VGA is only picture.
It's a bit weird that your TV doesn't have a VGA input, mine has like 2 of those. Also bare in mind that if you are to use a converter, you'd lose the HDMI sound, as VGA is only picture.
Yeah, it was originally in this section. Then connor moved it to the dumpster 'cause he thought I got permabanned. Then re-opened it in the wrong spot. Haha /facepalm
But thanks for the info.
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