Using a 1080P LCD Television as monitor!

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TwoToedTurkey

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Hello!

I am looking for advice on using a HDTV as a monitor for a computer system...

Things in question:

Best connection type - VGA, DVI, HMDI, etc?

Best Video Card to compliment the setup

How Native Resolution affects this process.

Any other relevant and accurate info you may have would be greatly appreciated!
 
It depend on ur tv's resolution. I my self also use hd tv as monitor, and so far I find that the DVI-HDMI cable works great with my AQUOS 42". And it ain't really that expansive.
 
I would suggest the DVI-HDMI cable as well. It will usually give you the best looking picture quality, atleast it did for me on my 37 inch 1080p. The cable can get pretty expensive if you buy it from the wrong place. Don't buy it from a place like Best Buy, a cable like that can run you $80 or more. You can get one from Newegg for cheaper.
 
hey,
I'm also planning to use a 106cm (42") HD plasma (1080p, resolution of 1024x768) for a new entertainment system in our lounge...
What minimum specs for a video card would be of reasonably good performance on this screen?

The TV has Component, HDMI, VGA, S-vid inputs...
 
Livzz said:
hey,
I'm also planning to use a 106cm (42") HD plasma (1080p, resolution of 1024x768) for a new entertainment system in our lounge...
What minimum specs for a video card would be of reasonably good performance on this screen?

The TV has Component, HDMI, VGA, S-vid inputs...
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Uhh if its 1080p, it would have a max resoultion of 1920 × 1080. If that is the resolution, then it isn't 1080p.
 
oh... i got those stats from the panasonic website...

quoting the website:
1080p Chipset for High Performance Picture Processing
(HD Panel 1024 x 768 Resolution)
 
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how do you mean it would be "easier" to run windows with 720p?

if the computer and its graphics card are powerful enough, surely it would be better to use 1080p?
 
Livzz said:
how do you mean it would be "easier" to run windows with 720p?

if the computer and its graphics card are powerful enough, surely it would be better to use 1080p?
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I meant easier on the eyes :P 1080p is a very high resolution so trying to navigate through windows will be easier with 720p, especially if you're sitting quite far away from it. It will probably be alright with a 42" though. Im going by my own 32" hdtv
 
oh ok that makes sense...

i havent looked at video cards in a while so i'm not really up to speed on the latest chipsets etc...
whats a modern card that is capable of watching dvds at 720p or ideally 1080p? we might also have a couple games in the lounge too, so im guessing it should have 512MB? or is that a bit extreme?

and its likely to have windows XP Media Centre edition, (or maybe the vista equivelant) and it would be good if the computer is a quiet as possible...
 
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bigsaucybob said:
I would suggest the DVI-HDMI cable as well. It will usually give you the best looking picture quality, atleast it did for me on my 37 inch 1080p. The cable can get pretty expensive if you buy it from the wrong place. Don't buy it from a place like Best Buy, a cable like that can run you $80 or more. You can get one from Newegg for cheaper.
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Can I ask what display your using? I have heard that to notice a difference between 1080p and 720p your display has to be at least 40". Is this true? At first I was looking at LC 32GP1U and LC 37GP1U to use for gaming on the PC and xbox 360. Then I heard that and started looking at LC 42D72U which I think would be too big to use as a computer monitor.

Also, would connecting DVI-DVI be better/worse/same than connecting DVI-HDMI?
 
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HMDI is just putting the red/green/blue component cables into one plug (i think), so its an analogue signal. DVI is digital, so if you can, go with DVI-DVI.

I think the DVI-HDMI cable was recommended earlier because not many tv's have a DVI input, but will usually have HDMI. If your tv has DVI input, then go with it, for sure.
 
HDMI is digital and is supposed to be just slightly better than DVI.. not noticeably however.

And to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p you'd have to sit 5-7 feet away from the TV, depending on the size of the TV. On a 42in 5 feet would be minimal to notice the difference I think.
 
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