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vechinsj · 03-06-2008, 11:14 AM

I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but what I've found is that you can use a DVI port from a video card to send a AV signal, which can then be converted to HDMI through an adapter. You still need to connect the sound from the MB/sound card to an input jack on nVidia video cards; most 88000GTs lack this input, so I am out of luck (I need to run a separate sound cable).

So, my next question is regarding the video cable I should use. You mention HDMI as being a good choice considering the distance, but I'm wondering what the limitations of VGA cable is? My TV has a PC-In (VGA), so using that input would keep a HDMI input free for future use. Would the quality degredation over 50ft be too severe? In the future I plan to transmit high-def signals from the PC to the TV from an over the air tuner; will VGA display that resolution adequately? If not, would running DVI cable that length, then using a DVI-to-VGA adapter at the TV be any different (better)?

Sorry for all of the questions. I'm new to this and just want to make sure before I spend the money (measure twice, cut once, right?). Thanks!

03-06-2008, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
vechinsj Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 35 OS: XP My System	Re: Sending sound through the video card? I don't mean to beat a dead horse, but what I've found is that you can use a DVI port from a video card to send a AV signal, which can then be converted to HDMI through an adapter. You still need to connect the sound from the MB/sound card to an input jack on nVidia video cards; most 88000GTs lack this input, so I am out of luck (I need to run a separate sound cable). So, my next question is regarding the video cable I should use. You mention HDMI as being a good choice considering the distance, but I'm wondering what the limitations of VGA cable is? My TV has a PC-In (VGA), so using that input would keep a HDMI input free for future use. Would the quality degredation over 50ft be too severe? In the future I plan to transmit high-def signals from the PC to the TV from an over the air tuner; will VGA display that resolution adequately? If not, would running DVI cable that length, then using a DVI-to-VGA adapter at the TV be any different (better)? Sorry for all of the questions. I'm new to this and just want to make sure before I spend the money (measure twice, cut once, right?). Thanks!