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castle96
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Product Name: HP.Pavilion.a6421.uk
Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista


Hi, I have bought an LG smart tv, and then discover that I need a VGA connection/port, to connect my PC (7-8 years old). I does not have one !
I am told that a new graphics card would sort this, but cant do this myself and therefore dont want the messing about.
Will this cure my problem ?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1080P-PC-VGA-to-HDMI-USB-Audio-Video-Adapter-Converter-Cable-For-Laptop-HD...

Will the graphics card in the pc be OK ? I can watch videos etc on the existing small dedicated monitor, so I assume it will be OK ?

The ebay item has two leads (one for video and one for audio ?), so just ! plug into one HDMI and one usb and it will all work ok ????
Advice please

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  • Fightsback
    Fightsback Posts: 2,504 Forumite
    edited 19 April 2015 at 1:37PM
    castle96 wrote: »




    Product Name: HP.Pavilion.a6421.uk
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista


    Hi, I have bought an LG smart tv, and then discover that I need a VGA connection/port, to connect my PC (7-8 years old). I does not have one !
    I am told that a new graphics card would sort this, but cant do this myself and therefore dont want the messing about.
    Will this cure my problem ?
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1080P-PC-VGA-to-HDMI-USB-Audio-Video-Adapter-Converter-Cable-For-Laptop-HD...

    Will the graphics card in the pc be OK ? I can watch videos etc on the existing small dedicated monitor, so I assume it will be OK ?

    The ebay item has two leads (one for video and one for audio ?), so just ! plug into one HDMI and one usb and it will all work ok ????
    Advice please

    I refer you to my earlier answer:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=68214366&postcount=2

    It's very easy to add a graphics card and there are plenty of help videos on youtube that can assist.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9x097QRXeA

    I suspect you have an nVidia GeForce 6150SE in your system which is a very poor graphics processor. The one I have suggested is 10x the 3d performance and will work at 1080p which I suspect your current card may not. The best solution for you is to add the graphics card, you will also see a performance boost.

    c02247077.jpg

    The card goes in the long black slot (above the two short black slots) next to the silver circular battery.

    http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c01390599
    Science isn't exact, it's only confidence within limits.
  • wealdroam
    wealdroam Posts: 19,180 Forumite
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    Why have we now got three threads on this?
  • Fightsback
    Fightsback Posts: 2,504 Forumite
    wealdroam wrote: »
    Why have we now got three threads on this?

    Crossword clue, it's a Scottish word that rhymes with dumpty.

    :D
    Science isn't exact, it's only confidence within limits.
  • Kernel_Sanders
    Kernel_Sanders Posts: 3,617 Forumite
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    Fightsback wrote: »
    Crossword clue, it's a Scottish word that rhymes with dumpty.

    :D
    Better to be a numpty for fifteen minutes than remain a numpty forever.
  • Fightsback
    Fightsback Posts: 2,504 Forumite
    Kernel_Sanders wrote: »
    Better to be a numpty for fifteen minutes than remain a numpty forever.

    The numpty who repeats their question and does not learn from the answer shall remain a numpty forever.

    :)
    Science isn't exact, it's only confidence within limits.
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