Blackh4wk Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 hey guys, just got a quick question...my geforce 2 mx 400 has tv out, and i want to put my 20" sony trinitron as my monitor...the connection in the back of my computer is s-video, but my tv does not have s-video...i was told to run an s-video cable from the gfx card, and then put a transformer addon which changes the signal from s-video to rca composite on the other end, then to connect it to the tv...would that work? thx guys :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewster2100 Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 yeah, there is a cable that i got with my card that switches s-video to composite. you might be able to get at radio shack or somethin like that. i love my 35" tv being my monitor, although as soon as i get enough money im going to get my 19" fixed, put a pci vid card in, and use the monitor for reading things, its kinda hard reading off of a tv, especially if you going through composite, everything shows darker through composite for me, good luck, ladr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awesys Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 I would assume so.. There are S-Video to RCA cables (direct) available at www.svideotorca.com :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liar2 Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 I'd like to do the same thing.... But my tv doesn't even have RCA. I am probably going to buy an adapter for that soon, and then get everything else set up. Then I'll buy an s-video adapter. Hopefully that'll work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewster2100 Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Originally posted by liar2 I'd like to do the same thing.... But my tv doesn't even have RCA. I am probably going to buy an adapter for that soon, and then get everything else set up. Then I'll buy an s-video adapter. Hopefully that'll work. have you tried putting composite into vcr (assuming you have one) then coax into your tv? that MIGHT work, no gurantees though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 you guys do know you will have to run the resolution at 800x600, so is it worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liar2 Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Originally posted by username you guys do know you will have to run the resolution at 800x600, so is it worth it? i plan on using this feature only for games. so yeah, i think it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaceMat Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 You can run composite through your VCR that works fine, or you can drop by your local RadioShack and get a RF Modulator (little box that converts composite signals to RF so u can use the yellow, white, red cable w the coax hookup) for $29.99 To convert the S-video over to composite there's a small adapter that goes inline and sells for $19.99 (it's a rip off but it gets the job done) Bet you all can't guess where I work :( RF Modulator I can't find the URL for the S-Video to composite adapter, wout the part number it's too hard :ermm: I would get the part number but I'm on vacation!! :D :D Hope this was of some help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liar2 Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 Originally posted by PlaceMat You can run composite through your VCR that works fine, or you can drop by your local RadioShack and get a RF Modulator (little box that converts composite signals to RF so u can use the yellow, white, red cable w the coax hookup) for $29.99 To convert the S-video over to composite there's a small adapter that goes inline and sells for $19.99 (it's a rip off but it gets the job done) Bet you all can't guess where I work :( RF Modulator I can't find the URL for the S-Video to composite adapter, wout the part number it's too hard :ermm: I would get the part number but I'm on vacation!! :D :D Hope this was of some help! Can you hook me up with some parts? :p I'm looking into getting an s-video to composite adapter. I'd like to see if that'll work to use the VCR, or else i'll have to get an RF Modulator too..... It's amazing how much money we spend on this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeza Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 how are you using a TV as the monitor when reading is a pain in the ass considering the blurry text. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiGhTfast Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 i made my own cable aslong as i could its nice to play games on 32" sony widescreen tv shame about the borders tho :/ anyway playing in 800X600 or 680x480 looks very good on a tv and gives you a better frame rate :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liar2 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 yeah they need tvs with Cleartype fonts, and higher resolutions =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomwarren Veteran Posted July 19, 2002 Veteran Share Posted July 19, 2002 Originally posted by Osiris yeah they need tvs with Cleartype fonts, and higher resolutions =) Lol maybe thats Microsofts next venture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiris Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 First they cornered the OS Market Then they ventured into the Internet Services Market Then they stormed the world with MS portable devices, Then THey released a game console they loose money on ANd Now......... MS IS BACK WITH....................... Microsoft Vision A dual full stereo Tv With Built in Cleartype fonts so you can read your screen more easily Built in High Resolutions so you can have a larger area to work with Built in Channel Restore...... If you loose your tv channel your watching channel resore will remember what is was, and take you back to it. On top of that Backed by its 1000 page license agreement just to watch the MS TV, it comes armed with MS Firewall, to stop your MS Tv from viewing any Apple/MAC ads. WHat more could you want? Get your MS Vision Television now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liar2 Posted July 19, 2002 Share Posted July 19, 2002 lmao! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liar2 Posted July 21, 2002 Share Posted July 21, 2002 ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanWOR Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 :p :p :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vraa Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 that was a good one.. on my projector i have a geforce 2 mx personal cinema enabled computers and i just hook one of the second moniters up to the back of the control box.. its like a dlp something from runco.. its pretty phat! i can go at almost any resolution and because its widescreen it actully looks good! quake .. ohh yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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