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PC monitor question

  • 29-10-2013 03:47PM
    #1
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭


    Would a normal HD PC monitor work as a TV screen? I'm not a wizz with computers so sorry if this sounds stupid!


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  • #2
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,787 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    Many HD monitors now have a HDMI socket so it should work but the main connection PC to monitor is DVI and I'm guessing most TV equipment wouldn't have that port as standard.

    Just make sure the monitor has a HDMI port and that you have some way of receiving the broadcast. Monitors don't have a TV tunner built in so you'll need a separate box to do that work.


  • #3
    DublinArnie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭DublinArnie


    ScumLord wrote: »
    Many HD monitors now have a HDMI socket so it should work but the main connection PC to monitor is DVI and I'm guessing most TV equipment wouldn't have that port as standard.

    Just make sure the monitor has a HDMI port and that you have some way of receiving the broadcast. Monitors don't have a TV tunner built in so you'll need a separate box to do that work.

    Thanks, but I don't need the monitor to watch any mainstream TV or to broadcast anything. I'm looking to use the monitor to play my PS3 on. If the monitor has a HDMI socket and it's connected to the console , there will be no problems or would I need any equipment to make it work?


  • #4
    ScumLord
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,787 ✭✭✭✭ScumLord


    DublinArnie wrote: »
    Thanks, but I don't need the monitor to watch any mainstream TV or to broadcast anything. I'm looking to use the monitor to play my PS3 on. If the monitor has a HDMI socket and it's connected to the console , there will be no problems or would I need any equipment to make it work?
    There shouldn't be, if you have a monitor in mind type it's model number into google along with PS3 and see if anyones already using it. Or see if you can try it out first.

    I have no experience with using monitors for consoles but I've heard of it being done.


  • #5
    Icepick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,456 ✭✭✭Icepick


    If it's for PS4, make sure its native resolution is 1080p.


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