32" lcd hdtv as monitor?

mr_smartman · 11-20-2008, 08:57 PM

Hi, ive got a question about replacing my old old monitor with a new 32" lcd hdtv as a monitor. I recently built my own rig, its currently using a palit geforce 8800gt, has 2 dvi, 1 hdmi port and a tv out port.

Im bascially wondering how well it would look on screen. would there be stretching and such? Thanks

dai · 11-20-2008, 11:03 PM

it just takes some getting used to the shorter screen
check what connection to use on the hdtv
on mine a computer can only be connected through a vga port on the tv
the picture is great

mr_smartman · 11-21-2008, 07:54 AM

wow that was fast dai, but wat did you mean getting used to on the "shorter screen"?

the tv has 2 hdmi port, no dvi :(, and 1 pc-vga port, 1 s-video and 1 pc-audio port, takes component too. This is the model number for the tv aswell, KDL32L4000

Thanks :D

dai · 11-21-2008, 08:15 AM

with it being wide at first it gives the impression of not being deep enough and it takes getting used to

mine will only get a screen through the pc-vga port you will need to check the manual for it,it is usually available on the makers site
a few on here use 42 inch plasma screens

11-20-2008, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
mr_smartman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	32" lcd hdtv as monitor? Hi, ive got a question about replacing my old old monitor with a new 32" lcd hdtv as a monitor. I recently built my own rig, its currently using a palit geforce 8800gt, has 2 dvi, 1 hdmi port and a tv out port. Im bascially wondering how well it would look on screen. would there be stretching and such? Thanks

11-20-2008, 11:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,771 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: 32" lcd hdtv as monitor? it just takes some getting used to the shorter screen check what connection to use on the hdtv on mine a computer can only be connected through a vga port on the tv the picture is great __________________

11-21-2008, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
mr_smartman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2 OS: xp	Re: 32" lcd hdtv as monitor? wow that was fast dai, but wat did you mean getting used to on the "shorter screen"? the tv has 2 hdmi port, no dvi :(, and 1 pc-vga port, 1 s-video and 1 pc-audio port, takes component too. This is the model number for the tv aswell, KDL32L4000 Thanks :D

11-21-2008, 08:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 53,771 OS: vista 32x 64x ultimate retail	Re: 32" lcd hdtv as monitor? with it being wide at first it gives the impression of not being deep enough and it takes getting used to mine will only get a screen through the pc-vga port you will need to check the manual for it,it is usually available on the makers site a few on here use 42 inch plasma screens __________________