Connecting computer to 720p LCD TV

**Cybs** · 01-12-10, 12:22 AM

I have a computer in the bedroom that I have been wanting to hook up to the TV in there but I've been avoiding buying a HDMI cable. Quick question though... it has a analog computer input. What are the issues I will see with using a analog PC in? Will it hit 720p?

**Potemkine** · 01-12-10, 12:44 AM

Originally Posted by Cybs

I have a computer in the bedroom that I have been wanting to hook up to the TV in there but I've been avoiding buying a HDMI cable. Quick question though... it has a analog computer input. What are the issues I will see with using a analog PC in? Will it hit 720p?

Don't know for sure, but I kind of doubt it. DVI on the other hand....for sure. I could be wrong though.

**WileECyte** · 01-12-10, 06:53 AM

Most TVs will only do HD resolutions with digital inputs. I know my 1080p TV will only do 1080p with HDMI or DVI inputs.

**Nuckle** · 01-12-10, 07:37 AM

I am 99% sure that you cant get above 480i with a PC analog input on most displays.

**K0nTANK3Rous** · 01-12-10, 08:09 AM

if you connect through PC VGA, you get the max resolution supported on the TV, i.e. 1600x1200 not the HD "resolutions" like 720p/1080p, those are only accessible through digital interfaces, DVI or HDMI.

**HeavyG** · 01-13-10, 05:22 AM

Originally Posted by Cybs

I have a computer in the bedroom that I have been wanting to hook up to the TV in there but I've been avoiding buying a HDMI cable. Quick question though... it has a analog computer input. What are the issues I will see with using a analog PC in? Will it hit 720p?

Just buy the DVI to HDMI cable from monoprice.com. They are cheap as hell, so why avoid?

**Veovis** · 01-13-10, 02:22 PM

Originally Posted by K0nTANK3Rous

if you connect through PC VGA, you get the max resolution supported on the TV, i.e. 1600x1200 not the HD "resolutions" like 720p/1080p, those are only accessible through digital interfaces, DVI or HDMI.

1600x1200 is not possible on a 1080 TV.