connect PC to TV :-s

[tedda222]

Hi,
I have just bought a 32" HD TV and want to be able to watch films etc from PC on the TV, i don't need it to necessarily be HD but would like it. I understand that i would need to get a new video card to do this because my PC has an old one. What options do i have, what do you recommend, and what are the costs like?
Thanks for replying and for your time.

 

[floppybootstomp]

If your computer has a VGA socket for video out, most modern TV's have a vga socket in where you can connect your PC to your TV and treat the TV just like a monitor.

A better connection is if you have a DVI video socket on your computer to get a DVI to hdmi lead and connect to the TV through that, you'll get a better resolution.

 

[tedda222]

My TV doesn't have a VGA socket, it has socket for HDMI, scart and the red, white and yellow sockets. a DVI socket for my computer would require a new video card..? Are they expensive?
Thanks

 

[floppybootstomp]

My TV doesn't have a VGA socket, it has socket for HDMI, scart and the red, white and yellow sockets. a DVI socket for my computer would require a new video card..? Are they expensive?
Thanks

Assuming your PC has a pci-e graphics slot and you don't want to play the latest games, a video card to suit would probably cost you around 40 to 50 quid.

Plus a suitable cable will cost you at least £20.00 for a decent one.

 

[tedda222]

How would i know which video card would work in my PC? I'm not fussed about playing the latest games.
Which cable and card would you recommend?
Thanks again

 

[floppybootstomp]

We need to know more about your computer specs, more specifically, what graphics card slot it has.