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28th Sep 2008, 10:05
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Hiya all, I am wondering the best way to connect my pc to my HD tv. If I fit a super sticky graphics card with a HDMI connection on it, would it be within my limited experience to get this up & running to play HD to my tv. Also I have been told that the distance between my PC and the TV of approx 5metres would not be a problem if this is not the case would anybody advise me the best way to do this. Thanks in advance Kev.
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28th Sep 2008, 12:07
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The distance should be fine as long as you can get a cable long enough. Also, yes, if your graphics card has an HDMI output, and your TV and HDMI input, it should be fairly easy to get it working.
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28th Sep 2008, 12:42
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It doesnt necessarily have to have an HDMI output (on the graphics card) in this day and age it will almost certainly have a DVI, just check that your card is High Def compatible and buy yourself a 5 meter DVI - HDMI lead.
Same thing myself :D
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28th Sep 2008, 13:51
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Or that, I guess I was just thinking as simple as possible
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28th Sep 2008, 14:20
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Surely its simpler "that" way if the card is HD compatible, as then all your buying is one lead.. instead of a new card and a lead..?
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28th Sep 2008, 15:30
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yea, if the PC currently has a card with DVi it would be, but the way I read it I didn't think it did, but I suppose he didn't actually say anywhere, so, haysey9, does your graphics card have a DVI output?
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1st Oct 2008, 10:19
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Hiya, thanks for your replies. I assumed that I had a DVI output on my pc, but after you posts I checked and I now dont think that I have one. I have component, digital out s-video,SPDF in & out and many other outputs but I dont think there is a DVI. what a bummer. What would you advice for the best solution... again thanks in advance for your help.K
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1st Oct 2008, 13:31
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Just to check, this is what it would look like if you did:
 If you're sure that you don't then you need to buy a new graphics card that DOES support HD.
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