Getting PC pictures to TV.

silkyuk9

custardy wrote: »

I run a similar set.
Monitor on DVI and TV via HDMI. I run Kodi (formally XBMC) as my media software.
The PC sees the TV and monitor as 2 separate screens and offers audio controls for both.
Before you splash out. Can you bring the tv and PC close enough to test with your existing HDMI cables?

I cant matey, my tv is a 50 incher and other side of room that is why I would need a 20 metre HDMI cable

custardy

silkyuk9 wrote: »

I cant matey, my tv is a 50 incher and other side of room that is why I would need a 20 metre HDMI cable

what about the PC?
No need for internet to test. just power up the pc to test the screens

silkyuk9

custardy wrote: »

what about the PC?
No need for internet to test. just power up the pc to test the screens

its a faf taking wires out and all that but in theory my plan would work?

bsms1147

Are you playing video files downloaded to your computer, and are you using the (very beta) screencast feature to send them across at present?

almillar

The screencasting a couple of you are having problems with is
a) in Beta, so not a final product, as bsms1147 says
b) tough on the computer doing the casting. You'll want a pretty modern computer with a graphics card to do it, ideally, and if you've got fast moving, HD video, that's tough on the computer and the network.

silkyuk9

ive tried both screencasts, the original one plus the Beta one. both are about the same. I have a GT 630 Nvidia card with a HDMI socket. I have fibre broadband too. I use XBMC and another streaming movie site.

I have bought a twin HDMI splitter/switch and a 10m HDMI cable off Ebay so when that comes I can connect all this up and see if thats better. If better just sell the Chromecast as its been more trouble than worth. Not as good as I thought it was going to be.

bsms1147

If you are playing downloaded files then use the Videostream app

silkyuk9

bsms1147 wrote: »

If you are playing downloaded files then use the Videostream app

I dont download anything to be honest I just stream movies, mainly kids films, disney etc and I find the site I use such as netflix suits my needs. Just want a smooth picture flow.

custardy

silkyuk9 wrote: »

ive tried both screencasts, the original one plus the Beta one. both are about the same. I have a GT 630 Nvidia card with a HDMI socket. I have fibre broadband too. I use XBMC and another streaming movie site.

I have bought a twin HDMI splitter/switch and a 10m HDMI cable off Ebay so when that comes I can connect all this up and see if thats better. If better just sell the Chromecast as its been more trouble than worth. Not as good as I thought it was going to be.

Using a splitter may cause issues.
You have one resolution split over 2 different screen with different resolutions.
Using DVI and HDMI means you can split the displays and set the resolutions.