Computer/TV help...

[pameladallaire]

I just bought a new 20" tube tv and want to know if it is possible to hook it up as a computer monitor? I only need to use it as a tv for 6 weeks and then it is a spare tv.

 

Pam

[FishFinder]

unless its an HDTV it would be pretty usless for using it as a computer screen as the font would be too blurry to read easily, it would only be good for watching videos through your computer.

[PatrickGG]

You need a video card with a t.v tuner they cost around 100 bucks or just look for a used one on e-bay you should catch a fairly decent one for 50 bucks.

Looks something like this as you see on the top left there is a cable out thats where you run the cable from your t.v to the card.

Edited April 1, 2007 by PatrickG

[Deano]

Like Fishfinder said, if it ain't HDTV, it will be useless as a monitor unless your just watching video's or pics, you won't be able to read anything on it, well maybe you will but you'll have a headache in 5 minutes.

[pameladallaire]

Thanks guys! I guess I'll have an extra tv on hand. Unless the bathroom needs a tv.

 

Pam

[Steelcat]

Tube tv as a computer monitor is not recommended because you won't be able to see things posted in OFC clearly And if your computer has a video out, then basically you'll need to buy another tv card for it.

[pameladallaire]

The box says it is 480i High Res. gaming tv. Any good or not?

 

Pam

[FishFinder]

nope not HD