[mythtv-users] VGA to S-Video suggestion

[Allen Edwards]

I should have said not only is the cable a fools errand, it only works
if the video card actually put video signals on some of the unused RGB
pins.  No new cards do this and it is extremely unlikely if yours
does.  I agree with Mache.

Allen


On Sun, Jul 27, 2008 at 6:21 PM, Mache Creeger <mache at creeger.com> wrote:
> At 04:54 PM 7/26/2008, Allen Edwards wrote:
>
> Paul wrote:
>> The output from my PC to TV converter is 'warbly' and now irritating and
>> I've verified it isn't the frontend output, nor the TV, nor the cable.
>>
>> I picked up a used H20 for steal and noticed when testing it I can display
>> 480p through the S-Video cable, or at least that is what the resolution on
>> the receiver indicates it is displaying in, and the HD channels definitely
>> look better than their SD counterparts.
>>
>> Anyone have any good recommendations on a VGA to S-Video converter?
>> Happen to know if it can output 480p?
>>
> Paul,
>
> I will reply although I have no idea what you are talking about.  I have
> a vga to svideo converter that cost a couple hundred dollars and it
> doesn't work near as well as a $40 video card.
>
> Hope this is relevant.
>
> Allen
>
> The easiest approach is to buy a $40 nvidia 6200 clone with a passive heat
> sink. Use the proprietary drivers and you are good to go. Forget about a VGA
> to S-video cable, its a fools errand.
>
> -- Mache
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