Silent Hunter on a Big screen TV

[Frame57]

There are games I play on a big scree TV and it works fine for PS3. I thought how cool the graphics would look if I could do this with SH4. Has anyone tried this, or know of anyone...? I think a PC can be connected to a TV.

[Arclight]

Sure is possible. Easiest way is to use s-video cable to connect the 2. Make sure both videocard and tv have s-video port before buying a cable. :88)

Note that s-video is not considered appropriate for HD video signals, due to limited bandwith (my old TV only has 1024x768 res, no problem there). Also, s-video does not carry audio, only video.

[rcjonessnp175]

I have mine hooked up to my 52 inch samsung, witch is my primary display now anyways, and it works like a dream. It was probaly a bad idea in the long run because ill never go back to the little computer screens, my previous one was a 23inch apple widescreen monitor, be near imposible to go back now. Also with this tv my samsung it has the 120hz drive in it with the automotion plus witch if u havent seen before trust me it makes sh4 and all other games uber more realistic and cooler looking, just my two cents, :salute:

[Sailor Steve]

And here I thought I was doing good playing and watching movies on an old 19" CRT.:rotfl:

[Falkirion]

RCJ pics would be nice. I've tried the same thing with my PC and its 3870HD but no joy. Wouldn't mind playing SH4 and all my other games on a 52 inch plasma.

[Ivan Putski]

My wife said no to the 52 inch in the living room, so I settled for a 42 inch Vizio HDMI/HDTV I had in my den. I play SHIV plus other sims on it. Puts

[nikimcbee]

There are games I play on a big scree TV and it works fine for PS3. I thought how cool the graphics would look if I could do this with SH4. Has anyone tried this, or know of anyone...? I think a PC can be connected to a TV.
I have done this. i took my laptop over to my parents house and hooked it up to their 42 inch HD TV w/ surround sound.

I can confirm.

IT WAS TOTALLY FREEEEEEEEKIN" AWESOME:yeah::rock::yeah::woot:

[rcjonessnp175]

Ya it is totally awesome, pc gaming will never be the same once u take this plunge. As far as pics i assume u mean of the tv will running the game, ill try and get some tommorrow and post, how come yours doesnt work with the ati????? Not only is the big screen nice so is the big sound, 7.1 onkyo system does this game and the dam depth charges justice:wah:

Jonesy

[Frame57]

I was stunned by the graphics while playing a game called far cry2 on a 37" with HDMI. Dang if it does not look totally real....So I will save my pennies and maybe get a bigger TV for SH4. Gotta do it....Thanks for tips gents!:salute:

[Akula4745]

Hmmmmm... this sounds most interesting! What a great idea!

So help me here - do I need a TV card in the PC or what? I read in this thread an s-video cable won't carry the audio... so what is best?

[rcjonessnp175]

As long as your tv is a HD tv, ie hookup via Hdmi, use that, not all graphics cards have a Hdmi out, but have the dvi out. 1.:rock: So in this case the tv comes with dvi or vga hookups, it all really depends on your tv, from what i know the dvi and hdmi methods will produce the best results.

For me with my 52 inch samsung i have a good dvi cable hooked up from my graphics card the nvidia 260 to the back of my tv as it has every connection known to man pretty much.

Jonesy

[peabody]

Hmmmmm... this sounds most interesting! What a great idea!

So help me here - do I need a TV card in the PC or what? I read in this thread an s-video cable won't carry the audio... so what is best?

If for some reason you can't use the other methods and have to use the S video, then just get a set of cables for the audio and hook to your surround sound if you have it or leave it hooked to your computer speakers, or hook to the audio imputs on your TV. There are all kinds of hookups you can do.

Peabody

[FIREWALL]

I did some checking around locally and it's the thing now.

You can buy a 30" to 40" LCD tv cheaper than a same size monitor. And works great for computer gameing.

I don't know about other computer uses.

Probably take Porn surfing to another level. :har:

[TigerOmega]

I bought a DVI to HDMI cable for about $30.00. I works great. I can have both monitors on at the same time or just one. SH4 looks really good.

[Ramstone]

Every six months ago I think about this but then I'm always put off by a combination of price, cable run, and ability to easily toggle from the PC monitor to the HDTV. HDMI cable can easily exceed $100 US, and I need at least 15 feet of run, and probably 20. There's DVI too but I haven't looked into that. I'm sure my rig and radeon can handle it but I guess I'm too lazy/intimidated.

[Akula4745]

Thanks for the info, gents... I will definitely be checking this out!!

[Frame57]

If I had thought about this a couple years back....I bought an ACER widescreen monitor for almost 400 bucks. Now I am definitly going to upgrade to this TV business. The graphics are just too good to not.

[FIREWALL]

Monitors may go the way of the DODO

[MonTana_Prussian]

Well,,, I just may have to hook the old comp up to the 40" HDTV we just bought.

My wife is going to hate this:haha:

[kbak303]

Do you need to match the resolution of the card to the TV? or does it matter?

[Frame57]

Well,,, I just may have to hook the old comp up to the 40" HDTV we just bought.

My wife is going to hate this:haha:It's OK, I know a good divorce lawyer...:woot:

[rcjonessnp175]

Amen to that Frame57!!!:yeah:

[MonTana_Prussian]

It's OK, I know a good divorce lawyer...:woot:


She'll get used to it......I think....:hmmm: