VGA to HDMI

Tech Newb · 03-20-2008, 11:11 AM

Hey guys, I had a look to see if anyone has my problem on this section of the forum and no joy, so I was wondering would anyone be able to help me?

I have a HP DC7600
2.99GHZ Processor
512MB Ram
128MB Graphics Card (I think) its an Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family
200GB

I've recently purchased a 42" Philips Flat Screen LCD, Xbox 360 is hooked up to it and its working quite well.. I've been looking online for the past 2 hours or so for a cable so my TV will serve as the computers monitor, the only problem is its VGA and I've had no luck finding the cable.. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what would actually work and somewhat hasstle free, ha. Should I just upgrade my graphics card and then get a DVI-2-HDMI cable or something like that? If anyone has any ideas please let me know.. Also wondering how switchers work exactly?

Hopefully I can get this sorted out soon as I'm really looking forward to having my little setup :)

Tech Newb.

mkhain · 04-10-2008, 05:46 PM

There is a way but might be a bit expensive

Atlona has just released 2 new models which are capable of converting VGA to HDMI and also scaling signal to the native resolution of the Tv.

AT-HD500 and AT-HD510VGA

both models are very simular; however the AT-HD510VGA has a VGA loop out, which allows you to use local monitor as well as HDTV

http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/A...r-p-17471.html

http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/A...r-p-17472.html

KevinPJ · 04-12-2008, 10:57 AM

what resolution quality can you get by doing this? Can you scale the resolution to 1920x1080 with your graphics card when hooked up to a TV doing so?

Tech Newb · 04-13-2008, 03:31 PM

Umm I'm not sure, I haven't tried to hook it up to a TV yet so.. My reso for my comp can only reach 1024x768 so..

I've got annoyed so I'm just gonna spend $70 or whatever and buy a DVI-supported card :P, its the logical choice I guess.. Thanks for your help though, its much appreciated :)

rayzor24 · 04-15-2008, 09:45 AM

So, the DVI to HDMI works well. Crisp pic.

Do you have issues when you switch sources on your tv from tv to pc and back again?

If not, please tell me how you did it.

03-20-2008, 11:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tech Newb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	VGA to HDMI Hey guys, I had a look to see if anyone has my problem on this section of the forum and no joy, so I was wondering would anyone be able to help me? I have a HP DC7600 2.99GHZ Processor 512MB Ram 128MB Graphics Card (I think) its an Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family 200GB I've recently purchased a 42" Philips Flat Screen LCD, Xbox 360 is hooked up to it and its working quite well.. I've been looking online for the past 2 hours or so for a cable so my TV will serve as the computers monitor, the only problem is its VGA and I've had no luck finding the cable.. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas as to what would actually work and somewhat hasstle free, ha. Should I just upgrade my graphics card and then get a DVI-2-HDMI cable or something like that? If anyone has any ideas please let me know.. Also wondering how switchers work exactly? Hopefully I can get this sorted out soon as I'm really looking forward to having my little setup :) Tech Newb.

04-10-2008, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
mkhain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: VGA to HDMI There is a way but might be a bit expensive Atlona has just released 2 new models which are capable of converting VGA to HDMI and also scaling signal to the native resolution of the Tv. AT-HD500 and AT-HD510VGA both models are very simular; however the AT-HD510VGA has a VGA loop out, which allows you to use local monitor as well as HDTV http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/A...r-p-17471.html http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/A...r-p-17472.html

04-12-2008, 10:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
KevinPJ Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Vista Ultimate 64bit	Re: VGA to HDMI what resolution quality can you get by doing this? Can you scale the resolution to 1920x1080 with your graphics card when hooked up to a TV doing so?

04-13-2008, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tech Newb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Re: VGA to HDMI Umm I'm not sure, I haven't tried to hook it up to a TV yet so.. My reso for my comp can only reach 1024x768 so.. I've got annoyed so I'm just gonna spend $70 or whatever and buy a DVI-supported card :P, its the logical choice I guess.. Thanks for your help though, its much appreciated :)

04-15-2008, 09:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
rayzor24 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3 OS: window media he	Re: VGA to HDMI So, the DVI to HDMI works well. Crisp pic. Do you have issues when you switch sources on your tv from tv to pc and back again? If not, please tell me how you did it.