How to connect Desk Top Computer to TV?

blackstar

Hello all,

I am wondering if anyone knows a way I can connect my TV Logik TV Logik L39FE12 to my PC ( I have a OptiPlex 3020 Small Form Factor BTX Base) ? I have done it with a HDMI cable with my laptop but would prefer to do it wirelessly with my desktop? Does anyone know how? and what I would need? I have a NOW TV box, not sure if that helps?

To clarify I mean display the PC pictures on the TV.

Thanks all in advance.

This is my Computer below.

http://www.dell.com/uk/business/p/optiplex-3020-desktop/pd?ref=2896xb&z=1&ACD=11708984-7102522-skim127X1068766X2e1dcfe52804550ed5e3dc00453fcc10&AID=7102522

If it can not be done wirelessly then how can I do it with a wire? as I am not sure if this computer has a hdmi port.

I/O Ports:
2 external USB 3.0 ports (rear) and 6 external USB 2.0 ports (2 front, 4 rear); 1 Serial port (optional); 1 PS/2 (optional); 1 RJ-45; 1 VGA; 1 DisplayPort 1.2; 1 Mic-in & 1 Headphone out (front); 1 Mic-in/Line-in & 1 Line-out(rear)

A042

Wait

So you want your PC to be connected to your TV?

If your PC has a HDMI port built in (motherboard) then you can connect it to your TV

If it doesn't have a HDMI port then you can always buy a graphics card with a HDMI Output and install that in your PC

Your other option is to do it with a VGA cable but you wont have no sound and have to get a separate cable for audio or have it coming out of the speakers/headset

As far as it being done wirelessly I am not sure, maybe you can but I'm pretty sure it's going to cost a bit

blackstar

basically just want to find the cheapest possible way for me to display what is on my Dell Monitor onto my TV screen. So what do you all recommend?

Would these work?


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philex-3m-HDMI-Cable/dp/B000NJUKDK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20cm-DisplayPort-DP-Male-to-HDMI-Female-Adapter-Display-Port-Converter-Cable-M-F-/161450846031?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_A_V_Cables_Adapters&hash=item259738674f

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Quentin

blackstar wrote: »

basically just want to find the cheapest possible way for me to display what is on my Dell Monitor onto my TV screen. So what do you all recommend?

Would these work?


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Philex-3m-HDMI-Cable/dp/B000NJUKDK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/20cm-DisplayPort-DP-Male-to-HDMI-Female-Adapter-Display-Port-Converter-Cable-M-F-/161450846031?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_A_V_Cables_Adapters&hash=item259738674f

Assuming both your tv and the dell both have hdmi sockets, then the amazon item is fine, the ebay linked item is no good.

almillar

Your desktop seems to have Displayport. You could get a DisplayPort to HDMI cable and connect it to an HDMI port on your TV, which would carry sound and vision.
Wirelessly? Depending on what you want to do you could spend £30 (any offers on?) on a Chromecast. This will wirelessly stream SOME* stuff onto your TV over your WiFi network.
*tabs from Chrome browser (beta), YouTube, Netflix, iPlayer and others allow teh Chromecast to deal directly with the web instead of through your computer which is preferable.

blackstar

almillar wrote: »

Your desktop seems to have Displayport. You could get a DisplayPort to HDMI cable and connect it to an HDMI port on your TV, which would carry sound and vision.
Wirelessly? Depending on what you want to do you could spend £30 (any offers on?) on a Chromecast. This will wirelessly stream SOME* stuff onto your TV over your WiFi network.
*tabs from Chrome browser (beta), YouTube, Netflix, iPlayer and others allow teh Chromecast to deal directly with the web instead of through your computer which is preferable.

You mean this cable?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Premium-Displayport-transmission-certified/dp/B00J8H6GLI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1413809929&sr=8-6&keywords=Displayport+PC+to+a+HDMI+cable

my TV has a HDMI port but my Computer has only a 1 DisplayPort 1.2 and a few other sockets as I have mentioned in post 1.

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You're far more likely to receive quick and expert advice over there.

Cycrow

blackstar wrote: »

You mean this cable?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/CSL-Premium-Displayport-transmission-certified/dp/B00J8H6GLI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1413809929&sr=8-6&keywords=Displayport+PC+to+a+HDMI+cable

my TV has a HDMI port but my Computer has only a 1 DisplayPort 1.2 and a few other sockets as I have mentioned in post 1.

most (all?) video out ports on PC's can be converted to HDMI with a simple adaptor.

If you wanted it wirelessly, then you can get wireless HDMI adaptors, but it will cost more than a cable

almillar

Yup, that's the kind of cable I'm talking about. Make sure you get the right length. Alternatively, buy the adaptor on that same page, then you can use it with (cheaper) HDMI cables.