Computer dvi to component tv input

[Musky boy]

I am wanting to output the video from one of my older pc's to my older hdtv. The only inputs that I have available on my hdtv are component. I have found dvi to component video adapters on the internet, but there seems to be a bit of a disclaimer that the video card needs to be able to support a tv (sync to green) output.

My computer is limited to AGP video cards.

I am only interested in viewing internet and computer stuff for now. Might install a tuner card later so that I can capture.

Looking for advice on video cards and cables.

Thanks,

John

 

[charper1]

Not many choices left in the AGP range these days

nVidia

Newegg.com - PNY VCG76512SAPB GeForce 7600GS 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail


Newegg.com - EVGA 256-A8-N542-T2 GeForce 7600GS 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card - Retail




ATI

Newegg.com - VisionTek 900182 Radeon HD 2600PRO 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP 8X HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail

Newegg.com - HIS Hightech H26XF512ANP Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail

Newegg.com - VisionTek 900184 Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 8X HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail


Wonder if you have thought at throwing money toward a total upgrade as opposed to "band-aiding" with outdated gear?

 

[durandal34]

You could also use one of these. I've never tried it but I am thinking of getting one.

Computer to TV video adapter converter

 

[Musky boy]

I just built a new PC. I have no desire to have my computer room pc function as a htpc. I also really do not feel a great NEED for a htpc.

I actually have two pc's in my computer room. My last pc is now my backup pc. Soooooo, my old backup pc (pc number 3) is just lying on the floor.

I thought it would be fun to have the ability to surf the web on my 51 hdtv in the living room. In the past I have hooked up to the 51 incher but used s-video connection from an ati 9600 all in wonder. That picture sucked to say the least. I assume that if I output from a DVI connector, the picture will be much better. For now, I really don't care about anything but getting a good quality internet on to a 51 inch HDTV. If after I play for a while, I decide that I really want to get into the Tivo type stuff and/or capturing stuff, I will then build a new machine. (If the wife authorizes such an expense).

Right now my main concern is...............I need a video card that I can convert the dvi output into a usable component input to a tv. Or a video card that has an hdmi output that could be converted into component. I don't think I need an hdcp compatible card......yet. Just looking for a cheap card that will work with this:

DVI to Component Video Adapter - SW-4041, $21.95

My reason for going to component is that my tv only has one dvi input and it is used, and It has only one Component input and it is being used. I am left with using my Onkyo Receiver to control things and all if has that is HD is Component video jacks.

Hope this all makes sense. Thanks

John

 

[Musky boy]

Just got done doing some web searching. Found a device that is made by terk called an HDMI 31. It takes 3 hdmi signals and converts into 1 output. Anybody familar with this? Is it a good product. With this I could avoid the Component problems and use it to converge the hdmi from my dish receiver and an hdmi output video card and have room for future expansion (blu ray).

 

[diogen]

That would be the right way to go - try to stay in the digital domain if you can.

What is the brand/model of your TV?

When thinking about blu-ray as a possible future upgrade, make sure your HDMI switch supports HDCP or you won't be able to use it with such player.

Diogen.

 

[Musky boy]

My tv is a Hitachi 51" widescreen crt projection. I do not have the model number in front of me right now. It has 5 inputs.

- Input one has dvi or component to choose from

- Input two has component, s-vid, or composite to choose from

- Inputs three thru five have s-vid and composite to choose from.

From what I have found, the Terk hdmi31 switch supports hdcp.

John