Who uses their desktop computer with their TV?

fitty76 · 06-27-2009, 04:34 PM

I looking to buy another desktop computer and I was thinking about just setting it up to my TV. Desktop computers are coming with Blu-Ray players and wireless mice and keyboards. So why not just make your TV into a computer monitor?

I was wondering if anyone does this, and how do they like it?

Fright · 06-27-2009, 05:10 PM

I use mine for my 360. It's very convenient so I can watch tv on the big screen and use my PC/360 at the same time. I purchased a VGA box for it so I can switch between my PC/360 w/ the push of a button.

I have two friends who use theirs for TV/PC though and they seem to like it.

cdcurrin · 06-27-2009, 05:40 PM

i use mine that way. my tv has a vga cable input, its easy. used to use s video before the new tv.

chabber · 06-28-2009, 01:56 PM

I have my main PC hooked to both a monitor and a 1080P TV so I can use it with either in my office. I have a laptop that I sometimes hook to another HDTV. Then of course I have an HTPC hooked to my main 1080P 58". I obviously love it.

dexterpyro · 06-29-2009, 12:04 PM

I hooked up a desktop computer to my 50 inch DLP tv. It was ok until i upgraded to a hdmi output for the pc........now its friggin sweet

Play Warcraft or Gulid Wars on 50 inches of 1080i..........hehehehehehe

fitty76 · 06-29-2009, 08:14 PM

I'm thinking about a Mini Mac. Or just getting an Xbox 360. With Hulu and TV.com its almost like you don't need cable or satellite anymore.
But what about local channels?

Tensor · 06-29-2009, 08:18 PM

HD antenna for 14.99 will take care of the local channels.

SorthNarolina · 07-03-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fitty76

I looking to buy another desktop computer and I was thinking about just setting it up to my TV. Desktop computers are coming with Blu-Ray players and wireless mice and keyboards. So why not just make your TV into a computer monitor?

I was wondering if anyone does this, and how do they like it?

i use my computer monitor to get HD tv, i record panthers games straight to my hardrive. It comes in at 720p.

A 24" computer monitor is large enough to handle 1080p and looks very good. They usually come with 1 or 2 hdmi inputs which makes them a great option if you don't want a large screen. A good monitor in that range is around 300 bucks(give or take $50).

And I would think about building your own computer too because you oculd really customize it without spending a bunch of extra dough. Those desktops can be very gimmicky with what they add on them. If you want blue-ray you will also want enough storage and processing/graphical power to handle it.

fitty76 · 07-09-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SorthNarolina

i use my computer monitor to get HD tv, i record panthers games straight to my hardrive. It comes in at 720p.

A 24" computer monitor is large enough to handle 1080p and looks very good. They usually come with 1 or 2 hdmi inputs which makes them a great option if you don't want a large screen. A good monitor in that range is around 300 bucks(give or take $50).

And I would think about building your own computer too because you oculd really customize it without spending a bunch of extra dough. Those desktops can be very gimmicky with what they add on them. If you want blue-ray you will also want enough storage and processing/graphical power to handle it.

Hmmm, building my own computer. That sounds interesting.

06-27-2009, 04:34 PM	#1
fitty76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 564 Pie Slices: 1 Given Pie 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	Who uses their desktop computer with their TV? I looking to buy another desktop computer and I was thinking about just setting it up to my TV. Desktop computers are coming with Blu-Ray players and wireless mice and keyboards. So why not just make your TV into a computer monitor? I was wondering if anyone does this, and how do they like it?

06-27-2009, 05:10 PM	#2
Fright This love. This hate. Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 25 Posts: 238 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2	I use mine for my 360. It's very convenient so I can watch tv on the big screen and use my PC/360 at the same time. I purchased a VGA box for it so I can switch between my PC/360 w/ the push of a button. I have two friends who use theirs for TV/PC though and they seem to like it. __________________

06-29-2009, 12:04 PM	#5
dexterpyro Doesit make u happy Now?? Join Date: Mar 2009 Age: 29 Posts: 654 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	I hooked up a desktop computer to my 50 inch DLP tv. It was ok until i upgraded to a hdmi output for the pc........now its friggin sweet Play Warcraft or Gulid Wars on 50 inches of 1080i..........hehehehehehe __________________ Hockey seson is over....... Nba Playoffs are nearing there end..... Crap, I am now stuck with baseball to watch for the summer.....

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Tensor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 23 Posts: 374 Pie Slices: 1 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2	HD antenna for 14.99 will take care of the local channels. __________________

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06-27-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
cdcurrin Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 32 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 0	i use mine that way. my tv has a vga cable input, its easy. used to use s video before the new tv.

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chabber Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 55 Pie Slices: 0 Given Pie 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 2	I have my main PC hooked to both a monitor and a 1080P TV so I can use it with either in my office. I have a laptop that I sometimes hook to another HDTV. Then of course I have an HTPC hooked to my main 1080P 58". I obviously love it.

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fitty76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 564 Pie Slices: 1 Given Pie 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 3	I'm thinking about a Mini Mac. Or just getting an Xbox 360. With Hulu and TV.com its almost like you don't need cable or satellite anymore. But what about local channels?