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how easy is it to connect pc to lcd tv

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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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i want to run my pc on my lcd tv i have a d sub socket on tv is this how i connect tv to pc what leads do i need how do much do they cost thanks
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Old May 29, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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im not sure how much they cost, have a look at the argos web site, probs have them in there some where, or go to pc world.
i think the lead plugs in where the monitor norm does then plug the other end in your tv
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Old May 29, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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easy, takes 2 seconds and about 50p!
Picture won't be great though
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:32 PM
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Has your TV got got a monitor input on it same as a graphics card on a pc ?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:43 PM
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it has a d sub socket and a pc audio socket
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Old May 29, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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check your tv specs then you pc specs maplins is your best bet

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Home.aspx

click on the computing on there site task bar
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Old May 29, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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this may help you read the thread you can buy a Y SPLITTER cable

http://www.techsupportforum.com/home...t-problem.html
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Old May 30, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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If you have a VGA out socket on your PC (i think theses are d sub type) and a VGA input socket on your tv you can easily connect using a VGA Monitor cable;



They are around £20, but shop around you can get em cheaper. Make sure you check them carefully as there are different types. PC world and maplin do them. Audio input on TV is usually just a 3.5mm Jack direct from output on PC.

As for the quality on a LCD TV its top notch

Andrew

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Old May 30, 2009 | 11:49 AM
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ok thanks for that guys i will sort my cables and see how it goes
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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I connected my media PC to my TV (plasma) using a standard VGA cable. The PC is super shit spec and has only a proper basic graphics card in it and yet I was able to get full 1920x1080 resolution and it's clear as crystal!
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