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Old 04-13-2008, 01:48 PM   #1
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I own a lcd hdtv 26 inch samsung and i was using the shitty s video input and thats not cutting it it also has pc input called pc in and hdmi in which one should i use and where would i get ahold of these can i go to my local bestbuy
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Old 04-13-2008, 01:53 PM   #2
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my video card is EVGA 512-P3-N861-AR GeForce 9600GT 512MB
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Old 04-13-2008, 01:55 PM   #3
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the video card came with hdtv cables but im not sure what extension i would buy and this is just confusing
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Old 04-13-2008, 04:49 PM   #4
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Do you have component input for your tv? If not you should be able to use VGA or DVI as the PC Input. Can you give us a link to your TV?
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Use the HDMI since that is an A/V cable.
HDMI extended cables: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...o+Video+Cables
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If your video card came with a DVI to HDMI adaptor, the buy a standard HDMI cable and use them together. If not, then you'll have to buy a DVI to HDMI cable. This will give you the best quality picture, as it's a digital connection.
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