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''How to connect your HDCP monitor w/ps3'' for noobs
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Kylosonic
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19. September 2008 @ 03:33 |
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Hi people -- This is the most recent thread ive found on this topic so far. The question is how the subject reads -- ''How to connect your HDCP monitor w/ps3'' for noobs. I want to connect my ps3 with a new monitor and my desktop comp all in the same (monitor) and side of the room. I was wondeing what kind of monitor//tv and what cords to buy to make this possible. I cant think of a better way to say this. Please let lend me some advice ?!
thanks for the info
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19. September 2008 @ 08:10 |
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Ok, well a lot of HD TV's have a VGA input that would let you connect your PC to it, aswell as your playstation.
What size screen are you wanting? you can pick up a good 19" TV for about £200 if you search around.
You would also need a HDMI cable, which you can get from ebay for less than £5. There is no need to buy a more expensive one, as they all do the same quality signal.
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emugamer
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19. September 2008 @ 12:26 |
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I bought this about a year ago:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014139
It's a deactivated item now, but there are similar monitors you can get. Mine has an input button on the side to switch from DVI to HDMI. With a press of that button, I switch from my PC input to my PS3 input. When you search for "LCD monitor HDMI" in the Newegg search box, a bunch will come up.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductLis...And&Order=PRICE
My monitor did not have speakers built in, so I had to change the PS3 audio output from HDMI and use the standard AV cable that came with the PS3 to connect to an extra pair of Bose PC speakers I had. I agree about the HDMI cable. You can get them for under $10.
This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. September 2008 @ 12:30
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Kylosonic
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19. September 2008 @ 15:10 |
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Hey guys, thanks so much for the speedy responses.
So would it be best to buy a hdcp tv with vga//hdmi slots?
It just seems like theres so many options and i dont want to end up buying something then having to return it and pay a restocking fee.
Im looking for a 20 inch or so screen.
Can anyone let me know what brand, model they have that is still in production?
thanks for the info
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19. September 2008 @ 17:10 |
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Originally posted by Kylosonic:
Hey guys, thanks so much for the speedy responses.
So would it be best to buy a hdcp tv with vga//hdmi slots?
It just seems like theres so many options and i dont want to end up buying something then having to return it and pay a restocking fee.
Im looking for a 20 inch or so screen.
Can anyone let me know what brand, model they have that is still in production?
If you're looking for a screen that size i'd get a 22" hdcp monitor, that has a dvi input and a vga input. Run the vga cord to the pc and get a dvi to hdmi cord (or a hdmi cord and a dvi adaptor like I had to do) and hook the Ps3 to the dvi port.
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Kylosonic
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21. September 2008 @ 15:15 |
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So you are telling me to get a monitor, not a "television"
Any suggestions where to get the cords needed, beyond Ebay?
thanks for the info
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22. September 2008 @ 03:36 |
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