Which lead do I need to connect a 360 to DVI slot?

Rip_Uk · 02-18-2008, 07:13 PM

I am looking to connect my xbox 360 to my monitor in the signature. I have my monitor connected to my PC using a DVI cable. I know that you can get a VGA cable to connect the xbox to a VGA monitor. Can i just use a converter to convert the VGA into DVI to go into the monitor.

Also, Is there anything that exists that I can plug both the DVI lead from my PC and the VGA/DVI lead from my xbox into which connects to the monitor which will allow me to quickly switch which lead I want to display from?

The audio is not a problem, I will connect this to my amplifier.

g4m3rof1337 · 02-18-2008, 11:32 PM

You may be able to convert it. The VGA 360 cable has two component cables on it, so does your monitor have those inputs?
You could also try a capture card, if you have one.

I'll look around for some alternatives.

m0nk3ys1ms · 02-21-2008, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Rip_Uk

I am looking to connect my xbox 360 to my monitor in the signature. I have my monitor connected to my PC using a DVI cable. I know that you can get a VGA cable to connect the xbox to a VGA monitor. Can i just use a converter to convert the VGA into DVI to go into the monitor.

Also, Is there anything that exists that I can plug both the DVI lead from my PC and the VGA/DVI lead from my xbox into which connects to the monitor which will allow me to quickly switch which lead I want to display from?

The audio is not a problem, I will connect this to my amplifier.

If your 360 has HDMI, then you can use an HDMI to DVI cable. If it does not, then you will have to use the VGA cable and get an adapter to change it to DVI. As for your other question, I'm fairly sure you can just use a KVM switch.

Rip_Uk · 02-21-2008, 09:33 PM

thanks for the replies

Rip_Uk · 02-24-2008, 01:40 PM

I have found a few DVI KVM Switches, the cheapest I could find was £20. I was thinking of a slightly cheaper solution but I will buy that one if I cannot find any others. Has anyone seen any cheaper ones?

I have found another one on ebay for £13.98 delivered. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Computer-PC-2-...QQcmdZViewItem

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g4m3rof1337 Diamond Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,161	You may be able to convert it. The VGA 360 cable has two component cables on it, so does your monitor have those inputs? You could also try a capture card, if you have one. I'll look around for some alternatives. __________________ Desktop Laptop Winner of Photo Tournament: Metal. Upgrading to a 750i Mobo and adding a Second 8800GT.

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02-24-2008, 01:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rip_Uk Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West Midlands, UK Age: 23 Posts: 1,526	I have found a few DVI KVM Switches, the cheapest I could find was £20. I was thinking of a slightly cheaper solution but I will buy that one if I cannot find any others. Has anyone seen any cheaper ones? I have found another one on ebay for £13.98 delivered. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Computer-PC-2-...QQcmdZViewItem __________________ NZXT Nemesis Samsung SM226BW 22" TFT Msi K8n Diamond Sli AMD 64 4400+ X2 With AS5 BFG 7950 GT 2GB (2 x 1GB) OCZ Platinum PC3200 320GB + 300GB Maxtor Diamondmax SATA NEC ND45550 16x DVDRW +/- & DVDRAM Enermax Liberty 620W SoundBlaster Audigy 2 ZS Last edited by Rip_Uk; 02-24-2008 at 02:47 PM.

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