Need a component -> DVI (or even HDMI) Adaptor
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I know that converting analog signals to digital often yields less than desireable results, but here goes...
So I got this sweet 24" 1080P monitor from Dell.
Has 1 VGA, 1 DVI-D, and 1 HDMI input.
I want to hook an Xbox 360 with ONLY component output to either the DVI or HDMI inputs.
I have a component to DVI converter I recieved with an ATI video card back in the day, but the stupid DVI spec on the connector is different than the DVI-D connector of the monitor. The ATI connector has a couple extra prongs around the horizontal prong than that of the Dell Monitor.
Can anyone recommend a Component to DVI-D adaptor?
Im looking for something relatively cheap. Newegg had some converter units that were around 70$, thers got to be something cheaper out there that doesnt have to actually convert the signal.
I dont want to use the VGA port on the monitor as that's already in use by my MacBook Mini.
Thanks in advance fellaz!
So I got this sweet 24" 1080P monitor from Dell.
Has 1 VGA, 1 DVI-D, and 1 HDMI input.
I want to hook an Xbox 360 with ONLY component output to either the DVI or HDMI inputs.
I have a component to DVI converter I recieved with an ATI video card back in the day, but the stupid DVI spec on the connector is different than the DVI-D connector of the monitor. The ATI connector has a couple extra prongs around the horizontal prong than that of the Dell Monitor.
Can anyone recommend a Component to DVI-D adaptor?
Im looking for something relatively cheap. Newegg had some converter units that were around 70$, thers got to be something cheaper out there that doesnt have to actually convert the signal.
I dont want to use the VGA port on the monitor as that's already in use by my MacBook Mini.
Thanks in advance fellaz!
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any help?
That MIGHT work, but I wiould prefer a 1 adaptor solution.
What a pain in the neck all these different video standards are.
*slams face against desk* <-- tension breaker
I dont think you can just go from vga to dvi the same as going dvi to vga. From the research I have done it appears it may need some sort of active conversion to go from analog to digital.
But I am still open to suggestion
The fact that their are 7! not 1 or 2 or 3 but SEVEN different DVI standards, I mean WTF srsly. Its frustrating.
I was able to find a few component to dvi adaptors, but their all the DVI-I or whatever has the 4 prongs near the horizontal prong. The monitor only takes DVI-D without the 4 prongs.
If I could find 1 without the 4 prongs, id be all over it.
If you did it this way, even if your computer can't use DVI, you can pick up a cheap $30 KVM switch and only hook up the VGAs and just switch between them that way if you didn't want to pop cables out and in.
I believe to do the latter you will need a dedicated piece of hardware to handle the conversion.
I had really hoped their was a cheap adaptor that would go from vga or component right to dvi. I guess it must take some kind of active conversion/hardware or software.
I honestly dont think having to swap the VGA cables between devices is really that big of a deal when having to buy an expensive piece of hardware is the only alternative.
Thanks for all of the suggestions fellaz. Much apreciated.
Most video cards with DVI outs actually have two standards: DVI-D and DVI-A (A for Analog) that essentially puts a VGA signal on an extra set of pins in the DVI connector - that's what that little adapter is for. I don't expect you'll find a monitor whose DVI input supports DVI-A though.
As for KVMs, the most basic ones switch VGA video as well as PS/2 keyboard and mouse, but there are also USB versions, and models with audio support... you'd probably need a couple RCA-to-1/4" TRS cables to use that, but it should do the trick for you.
You could also look at something like this: http://www.amazon.com/RCA-COMPONENT-VIDEO-SWITCHER-RCAHD4DCA/dp/B000FCT2CK
It has four component/s-video/composite/audio inputs and one set of outputs, and can "learn" remote commands for other devices' remotes. I have one that I use to switch my PS3 and Wii component cables, as well as the audio from my home-brew PVR and HD cable box (those two have their own connections into the plasma - Harmony remote FTW!) Combine that with your audio cables, and the proper compliment of component-to-VGA and VGA-to-component cables, and you're set.
(Funny thing, this is the first time I've seen the "retail" price for that unit... $120, yoikes! I got mine for $30 at a surplus store!)
That conversion unit would be worth 30$ easily, but for 120$ its just not worth it to me.
I chose a similar option when I ran out of HDMI ports on my plasma (I wonder if my harmony would work with my HDMI switchbox).
I may try to find a more affordable converter yet though. Just out of curiosity, does your RCA-Component switch box thing add any noticeable lag to the video on screen?
And make sure that you get the official cable. In my experience the 3rd party VGA cables are not as good. I've got on here and it's total rubbish, but my mates official VGA cable is far better on my TV.
http://www.rpelectronics.com/English/Content/Items/TS-M2K.asp