Connecting Comp to HD TV

roddydogs

Can I simply buy a DVI to HDMI (Female) adapter, (less than £3) then connect a HDMI lead to my HD TV? to watch the comp on my TV?, i know this wont carry sound, and will I get "HD" pictures? comp is only a bog standard Dell, (No HDMI socket) Thanks.

jimbms

You havn't stated the resolution your comp is capable of, but in general I would say that if a pc is capable of doing full HD output then it will have an HDMI output. why not go the DVI to RGB lead method which will still get you a very good quality and be easier.

tronator

roddydogs wrote: »

Can I simply buy a DVI to HDMI (Female) adapter, (less than £3) then connect a HDMI lead to my HD TV? to watch the comp on my TV?, i know this wont carry sound, and will I get "HD" pictures? comp is only a bog standard Dell, (No HDMI socket) Thanks.

I'd buy a HDMI<->DVI cable like this instead if an adapter. I remember paying ~£3 for such a cable a few years ago. I always have the feeling that a bulky converter attached to the cable adds more strain to the connector on the graphics card.