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Vulcan · 01-21-2011, 10:21 AM

You can use a VGA or DVI to HDMI connection but the best is to use an HDMI connection so look for a video card with an HDMI connection as it will also give sound. Some will do digital sound so the best bet is to run it through your audio receiver if your receiver accepts HDMI otherwise use a toslink or a digital co-ax from your motherboard to your receiver.

Unless your monitor is the same resolution as your TV, it's best to not use duplicate displays. Just use extend display to the TV and set separate resolutions. It's easy to drag your window from one monitor to the other.

I have a cheap Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard (EX90) which will go through walls.

You may want to set your TV to game or graphic mode to prevent your TV from over scanning.

To change the audio output of your motherboard or graphics card just right click on your speaker icon and click playback devices and choose your poison.

Oh yeah, for a video card maybe look at the ATI cards with a Display port. It will handle three monitors or TVs with a Display Port adaptor.

01-21-2011, 10:21 AM	#2
Vulcan Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sunshine Coast Exp:	You can use a VGA or DVI to HDMI connection but the best is to use an HDMI connection so look for a video card with an HDMI connection as it will also give sound. Some will do digital sound so the best bet is to run it through your audio receiver if your receiver accepts HDMI otherwise use a toslink or a digital co-ax from your motherboard to your receiver. Unless your monitor is the same resolution as your TV, it's best to not use duplicate displays. Just use extend display to the TV and set separate resolutions. It's easy to drag your window from one monitor to the other. I have a cheap Logitech wireless mouse and keyboard (EX90) which will go through walls. You may want to set your TV to game or graphic mode to prevent your TV from over scanning. To change the audio output of your motherboard or graphics card just right click on your speaker icon and click playback devices and choose your poison. Oh yeah, for a video card maybe look at the ATI cards with a Display port. It will handle three monitors or TVs with a Display Port adaptor. Last edited by Vulcan; 01-21-2011 at 10:38 AM.