Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: fullbug on February 28, 2014, 09:09:18 AM
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I'm on a Windows XP desktop, and I'm trying to figure out a way to hook my computer to my TV, I used to have a laptop and used a S-video cable, and that worked great, but my laptop died and my desktop does not have a s-video port.
I have been on google trying to figure this out, came across a USB to 3RCA cable but I read 'video' will not work through a cable like this....
So I'm wondering if a 4Pin USB to 3RCA/DC3.5mm Audio M/M Cable like this in the link would work?
http://www.miniinthebox.com/4p-to-3rca-dc3-5-m-m-cable-1-8m_p598644.html
Or would a USB to S-Video cable work? Something like this?
http://www.miniinthebox.com/usb-2-0-male-to-6rca-s-video-female-video-audio-capture-adapter-pro-support-xbox-360-psp-ps3-dvd-vcd_p809954.html
I'm confused on what way I should go, and what will work, can anyone help?
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Neither of those will work - the first is only for audio and the second is for capturing video into the computer, not outputting to a TV.
I cannot think of any way you can connect a laptop over S-Video through USB. You may be able to get an adapter from your VGA port but I cannot vouch for if these will work. Also bear in mind that generally the quality from a computer over a connection like S-Video is generally dreadful.
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Thank you for that info, can you think of any reason this will not work? Its a little expensive but if it will work....
http://www.svideo.com/vga2videosmall.html
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Why not spend that money towards a vid card that'll suit your needs ? ?
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Why not spend that money towards a vid card that'll suit your needs ? ?
How will a video card help me connect to my tv?
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I don't see why that shouldn't do what you are looking for but just bear in mind that S-Video and TVs in general are not great at displaying PC screens so therefore the quality will not be that good. I also take it the TV is older and doesn't provide any better inputs such as VGA, DVI or HDMI as these would be better options.
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Did tyh OP already try this?
Google:" Hook my PC to my TV"
The are dozens, even thousands of hits on that.
Not to mention Chromecast.
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I also take it the TV is older and doesn't provide any better inputs such as VGA, DVI or HDMI as these would be better options.
Yeah, its an older tv, forgot to mention that....Only has the S-video port....
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Yeah, its an older tv, forgot to mention that....Only has the S-video port....
Ahh, in that case you are really stuck with that VGA to S-Video adapter. Just make sure wherever you buy it from has a decent return policy as those things can be a bit hit-or-miss when it comes to what PCs and TVs they work with.
As patio said, you may also be able to get a video card for the PC that provides an S-Video output, however these aren't made any more so you would be looking at having to get a used one.
What make/model is the PC in question as this would help us look at other possible solutions?
Google:" Hook my PC to my TV"
You do realise that most people find this place by Googling problems they are having? Giving people search terms for Google is hardly helpful and is often seen as patronising.
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What make/model is the PC in question as this would help us look at other possible solutions?
You do realise that most people find this place by Googling problems they are having? Giving people search terms for Google is hardly helpful and is often seen as patronising.
Thank you, here is some system info, hope this helps....
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