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Stare At The Sun · 11-19-2003, 12:49 PM

Ok, here is my basic problem:

I want to play the music video's and music from my computer, on my big ol stereo.

I have a reciever and everything on that end.
However, i need to know what would i need to run it from my computer to the TV and stereo? How expensive would it be, etc?
Also, if i dont have to open up the case that would be nice, what can i do??

manaz12 · 11-19-2003, 08:39 PM

u need a vid card with a tv type output... most these days are s-video, they work really well.. just buy a cheap vid card w/ svid + cable.. prob under $100

SuperMidget · 11-19-2003, 09:29 PM

Another option would be an Averkey by AverMedia. More expensive but you don't have to do anything to the computer. Plus you could output to multiple screens. They run for about 150 bucks on Newegg.com

Stare At The Sun · 11-20-2003, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SuperMidget
Another option would be an Averkey by AverMedia. More expensive but you don't have to do anything to the computer. Plus you could output to multiple screens. They run for about 150 bucks on Newegg.com

That sounds like a good idea, hello xmas present

End User · 11-20-2003, 04:28 PM

As for the sound, alot of sound cards nowadays have an Optical out or a SPDIF, so if you have a digital receiver with an optical input, you should be able to plug the audio directly into the receiver.

soccerchamp76 · 11-20-2003, 08:33 PM

Just get a graphics card with S-video out...most of them have them. Easy to install, just open the lid and pop it into the AGP slot (brown one) or have a technician do it for you (waste of money)

monkeysugar · 11-21-2003, 05:52 PM

I have the Averkey that SuperMidget mentioned, and it works very well for video and dvd playback. The optical output for sound would probably give you the best results, but if not, just get a 1/8" headphone to RCA adaptor and run the appropriate length RCA cable to your reciever. You'd pretty much be stuck with 2 channel stereo sound this way, unless your soundcard is set up to allow surround sound output through the headphone, microphone, and line-in jacks, then running the cables to the appropriate inputs on your reciever.

If you're only looking for 2 channel stereo, the adaptors are about $2-$4 at Radioshack, and RCA cables are pretty cheap.

11-19-2003, 12:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Stare At The Sun Eh? Location: Somewhere over the rainbow	Video from computer to TV Ok, here is my basic problem: I want to play the music video's and music from my computer, on my big ol stereo. I have a reciever and everything on that end. However, i need to know what would i need to run it from my computer to the TV and stereo? How expensive would it be, etc? Also, if i dont have to open up the case that would be nice, what can i do??

11-20-2003, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
End User Insane Location: Sydney, Australia	As for the sound, alot of sound cards nowadays have an Optical out or a SPDIF, so if you have a digital receiver with an optical input, you should be able to plug the audio directly into the receiver. __________________ People who have no faults are terrible!

11-20-2003, 08:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
soccerchamp76 Go Cardinals Location: St. Louis/Cincinnati	Just get a graphics card with S-video out...most of them have them. Easy to install, just open the lid and pop it into the AGP slot (brown one) or have a technician do it for you (waste of money) __________________ Brian Griffin: Ah, if my memory serves me, this is the physics department. Chris Griffin: That would explain all the gravity.

11-21-2003, 05:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
monkeysugar I'll be on the veranda, since you're on the cross. Location: Rand McNally's friendliest small town in America. They must have strayed from the dodgy parts...	I have the Averkey that SuperMidget mentioned, and it works very well for video and dvd playback. The optical output for sound would probably give you the best results, but if not, just get a 1/8" headphone to RCA adaptor and run the appropriate length RCA cable to your reciever. You'd pretty much be stuck with 2 channel stereo sound this way, unless your soundcard is set up to allow surround sound output through the headphone, microphone, and line-in jacks, then running the cables to the appropriate inputs on your reciever. If you're only looking for 2 channel stereo, the adaptors are about $2-$4 at Radioshack, and RCA cables are pretty cheap. __________________ I've got the love of my life and a job that I enjoy most of the time. Life is good. Last edited by monkeysugar; 11-21-2003 at 05:56 PM..

11-19-2003, 08:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
manaz12 Upright	u need a vid card with a tv type output... most these days are s-video, they work really well.. just buy a cheap vid card w/ svid + cable.. prob under $100

11-19-2003, 09:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
SuperMidget Banned Location: Farm country, South Dakota	Another option would be an Averkey by AverMedia. More expensive but you don't have to do anything to the computer. Plus you could output to multiple screens. They run for about 150 bucks on Newegg.com