Can you use the DVI out on the video card to pulg into an HDTV?

JC316 · Jan 26, 2007, 06:20 PM

This is probably a silly question, but I can't find the answer anywhere. My HDTV has a DVI input, my videocard has a DVI output, can I hook up to the TV using my monitor out? I for some reason doubt this, but I want to confirm my suspections.

tigger · Jan 26, 2007, 06:31 PM

i reckon you can.your vid card is digital out,your tv is digital in.sounds logical it should work.i could be wrong of course.try it.....

Grings · Jan 26, 2007, 06:48 PM

yes, it works

AshenSugar · Jan 26, 2007, 07:47 PM

yes you can, just need the proper cable normaly thats dvi-d, make sure you buy a good one or you could endup with a less then optimal image

ktr · Jan 26, 2007, 07:52 PM

Also you need to change some settings in CCC (Digital Panel Propeties > HDTV Suport) and force 720/1080...

W1zzard · Jan 26, 2007, 08:07 PM

get the cheapest dvi to hdmi cable you can find .. there is no difference in picture quality since its a digital connection ..

plug it in on both ends, may have to set your driver to a tv resolution .. done

Sasqui · Jan 26, 2007, 08:25 PM

Ditto - I have an upconverting DVD player with DVI output, and TV with HDMI input (or it may be the other way around). Anyway, you can spent $45 in Radioshack, or $8 on eBay and basically get the same cable. Yes, it works.

JC316 · Jan 26, 2007, 08:28 PM

Ok, thanks. I already have the DVI cable since I have an upconverting DVD player. I will get the CCC and try it out, see how it looks. Thanks for the help.

ktr · Jan 27, 2007, 06:11 AM

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Sasqui · Jan 27, 2007, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JC316

Ok, thanks. I already have the DVI cable since I have an upconverting DVD player. I will get the CCC and try it out, see how it looks. Thanks for the help.

Any luck?

JC316 · Jan 27, 2007, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sasqui

Any luck?

I haven't tried it yet. I am running on bare ass windows right now, since I am fixing to reformat and get my brisbane installed. That means no CCC or dot net. I will find out Monday.

freaksavior · Jan 27, 2007, 06:02 PM

I have tried doing that with my 9600 pro and it didn't work very well, then i tried playing COD2 with a 9550 and it still didn't work good. I wasn't doing something right!

tigger · Jan 27, 2007, 07:14 PM

jc316,you gonna let us know how that brisbane is?

JC316 · Jan 27, 2007, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigger69

jc316,you gonna let us know how that brisbane is?

Of course

. I will run stock and OCed stuff and post it in the Overclockers club and I will probably make my own mini review of it.

Sasqui · Jan 30, 2007, 03:43 AM

Me, I'm curious... please do post an update. "Found" money earmarked for a 37" or 40" LCD TV... my PC is close enough to try it out - HIS X1950XTX with HDCP via "Dual-link" DVI.

PyroInc · Jan 30, 2007, 03:44 AM

It works I do it with the bigscreen that I have in the front room.

JC316 · Jan 30, 2007, 05:41 AM

I think I will give it a shot tonight, I will let you know the results.

JC316 · Feb 7, 2007, 10:29 PM

I finally gave it a shot and it works. The screen would adjust enough to fit, but the text was clear. Games and movies looked great too, very clear.

Jan 26, 2007, 06:20 PM	#1
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JC316 Knows what makes you tick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW/ Texas Posts: 6,047 (2.24/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 914 Times in 698 Posts System Specs	Ok, thanks. I already have the DVI cable since I have an upconverting DVD player. I will get the CCC and try it out, see how it looks. Thanks for the help. __________________ Core 2 Duo Overclocking guide Athlon 64 overclocking guide “If I were to do this, it'd be my luck that the door would rip off the hinges, burst into flames, and rape my face with fiery hot death.” -El Fiendo

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Jan 30, 2007, 05:41 AM	#17
JC316 Knows what makes you tick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW/ Texas Posts: 6,047 (2.24/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 914 Times in 698 Posts System Specs	I think I will give it a shot tonight, I will let you know the results. __________________ Core 2 Duo Overclocking guide Athlon 64 overclocking guide “If I were to do this, it'd be my luck that the door would rip off the hinges, burst into flames, and rape my face with fiery hot death.” -El Fiendo

Feb 7, 2007, 10:29 PM	#18
JC316 Knows what makes you tick Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DFW/ Texas Posts: 6,047 (2.24/day) Thanks: 715 Thanked 914 Times in 698 Posts System Specs	I finally gave it a shot and it works. The screen would adjust enough to fit, but the text was clear. Games and movies looked great too, very clear. __________________ Core 2 Duo Overclocking guide Athlon 64 overclocking guide “If I were to do this, it'd be my luck that the door would rip off the hinges, burst into flames, and rape my face with fiery hot death.” -El Fiendo

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