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Which cable for monitor connection.

  • 31-03-2008 10:33am
    #1
    bretttp1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭


    Which is better to connect the 360 to a monitor and output sound to a 5.1 amp.

    1. The hdmi cable (the one that comes with the elite with the audio cables) with a hdmi to DVI converter connected.

    Or

    2. The 360 to vga cable that you have to buy separately.


    My monitor has both DVI and VGA inputs.

    Does any one know if either of the above cables have an optical out on them for the 5.1?


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  • #2
    wingnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭wingnut


    Not familiar with the elite DVI cable, but the VGA has optical 5.1 and RCA audio. I got a MS one for €15 second hand at gamestop. Fine image on my 22" hp (although I can't jack up the resolution as much as I'd like).


  • #3
    bretttp1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭bretttp1


    Thanks for that wingnut, I went for the hdmi to dvi converter in the end and used the optical out for 5.1 so I'm happy out !


  • #4
    wingnut
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭wingnut


    I ordered a HDMI to DVI convertor for mine, but to be honest it so much hassle setting up the sound when you use a HDMI cable (you have to get a slim connector or crack open the original xbox one) I'm going to stick with VGA.

    I think microsoft designes everything that way to squeeze money out of us.


  • #5
    bretttp1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭bretttp1


    wingnut wrote: »
    I ordered a HDMI to DVI convertor for mine, but to be honest it so much hassle setting up the sound when you use a HDMI cable (you have to get a slim connector or crack open the original xbox one) I'm going to stick with VGA.

    I think microsoft designes everything that way to squeeze money out of us.


    I was lucky I had a premium for a couple of hours (till I discovered that I would have to crack open the connector to use the hdmi slot) but I managed to swap it for an elite with the slim one. phew ! :D


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