headshot007111 Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Is it possible to somehow connect my pc to my tv, itll be really useful for watching movies n stuff. My video card 'only' has a VGA port and my tv has an S-Video port and the 3 coloured sockets (red, white, yellow). So is there any cable or adapter that will let me connect my pc to tv. Im looking to spend $50 AUS or less. Any ideas? ~Guide to Solo'ing the KBD~ 99 Cooking | 99 Firemaking | 99 Attack | 99 defense | 99 Hitpoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 You need to get a video card that has TV out of some kind. It is possible and shouldn't cost much, you'll have to shop around though. I'm not sure how much $50 is... :P Notoriously Trollish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xevanx Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i have one for my families laptop. it is pretty sweet. tried it with RSC once. there pretty cool. but it took me hours to configure. with filters,rivers etc. it its just easier to watch on desktop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 i have one for my families laptop. it is pretty sweet. tried it with RSC once. there pretty cool. but it took me hours to configure. with filters,rivers etc. it its just easier to watch on desktop. Should just be a case of plugging in and flicking over to the right out channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshot007111 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 I've thought about buying a new video card with tv out, but the only video cards most shops sell are expensive gaming ones. I already have a good enough video card but it jsut doesnt have tv out. Maybe theres some kind of usb adapter or something :? BTW new release PS2 n XBOX games are usually $100 AUS. So that should give u an idea of how much $50 is. ~Guide to Solo'ing the KBD~ 99 Cooking | 99 Firemaking | 99 Attack | 99 defense | 99 Hitpoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshot007111 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 double post soz. ~Guide to Solo'ing the KBD~ 99 Cooking | 99 Firemaking | 99 Attack | 99 defense | 99 Hitpoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evadek Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 I do it, most graphics cards come with what you need. I watch anime on my tv all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 You arn't going to find an adapter to convert from VGA to s-video, atleast as far as I know. Even if you do, you will still be better off buying a video card that supports it nativly. If you have open PCI slots you should be able to pick up a cheap card that supports s-video out that will do what you want it to do while still using your AGP or PCIe card for the heavy lifting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthoctopus Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Apple seems to sell a mini-DVI to s-video adapter for use with their powerbooks and macbooks. I don't think I can find any VGA to S-video adapters, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshot007111 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Where on earth can i find a cheap video card with s-video. Most places i know of only sell high powered expensive ones. And i dont wanna buy off ebay cause i tried buying twice, didnt get the product delivered :? ~Guide to Solo'ing the KBD~ 99 Cooking | 99 Firemaking | 99 Attack | 99 defense | 99 Hitpoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Militaris Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Where on earth can i find a cheap video card with s-video. Most places i know of only sell high powered expensive ones. And i dont wanna buy off ebay cause i tried buying twice, didnt get the product delivered :? The site below collects a good range of shop prices for cards. http://au.pricespy.biz/cat_16.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshot007111 Posted July 29, 2006 Author Share Posted July 29, 2006 Im confused lol, why does the GeForce 6600 512MB PCI Express cost $6 ? Anyway my friend says he used to have a VGA to svideo cable :? That means they possibly exist, i just gotta find it. ~Guide to Solo'ing the KBD~ 99 Cooking | 99 Firemaking | 99 Attack | 99 defense | 99 Hitpoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Militaris Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Im confused lol, why does the GeForce 6600 512MB PCI Express cost $6 ? That is most likely a error, either by pricespy software or the website choosing the wrong price. It happens on occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headshot007111 Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Well ill just look for a new video card, thx anyway ppl. ~Guide to Solo'ing the KBD~ 99 Cooking | 99 Firemaking | 99 Attack | 99 defense | 99 Hitpoints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue107 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 yea i did it with my laptop all the time, it didnt play games well at all, really slow 485th person to ever play RuneScapeBlue107- perm banned 10/12/2007. $300 USD reward if you can get me in contact with someone who will take 5 seconds to look at evidence and get my original character unbanned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mementh Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 i have a svideo out on my card.. you can get a decent 2 year old tech card for about $100 or less... I keep mine Cloneing to my TV all the time and have a auto splitter so if i turn my VCR off it switches to the computer (or if i turn my DVD on it switches to my DVD) The following statement is true. The previous statement is false. 60% of all statistics are made up 90% of the time andrew i love you & want you to have my babys!!! Finally, I get to save the Earth with deadly lasers instead of deadly slide shows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatsilverwyrm Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Also note that unless you have an HD-capable TV, the quality of anything from your PC will be cow-dung at best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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