PC to TV via HDMI...

advid · 12-08-2009, 18:32

...I've got a 42" Toshiba that has WXGA (1366x768) max screen res...

With my little WD HD TV media player (via HDMI) I get a very good picture playing VOB and ISO's from my USB HDD.

I am now looking for a new PC with a graphics HDMI out and want to link it to my TV.

1). What is the (best) resolution to set the PC graphics card if I want to watch YouTube and BBC iPlayer at full screen (no black bars) at the best posible quality possible with this TV.....

2). Would a 1080p TV give any better quality ?

Nigel Goodwin · 12-08-2009, 19:02

Doesn't matter about P, but a 1080 screen will give you greater resolution from a PC than a 768 one - so is worthwhile for that.

RobAnt · 12-08-2009, 19:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by advid

1). What is the (best) resolution to set the PC graphics card if I want to watch YouTube and BBC iPlayer at full screen (no black bars) at the best posible quality possible with this TV.....

2). Would a 1080p TV give any better quality ?

1. The maximum the screen & graphics card will accept - you can then set icon & text size independantly, if required.
2. Yes, especially if you outfit the PC with a blu-ray drive and a satellite HD PCI card.

bobcar · 12-08-2009, 20:57

A lot depends on your viewing distance, how far are your eyes from the screen? You need to be sitting 7' or closer.

12-08-2009, 18:32	#1
advid Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 560	PC to TV via HDMI... ...I've got a 42" Toshiba that has WXGA (1366x768) max screen res... With my little WD HD TV media player (via HDMI) I get a very good picture playing VOB and ISO's from my USB HDD. I am now looking for a new PC with a graphics HDMI out and want to link it to my TV. 1). What is the (best) resolution to set the PC graphics card if I want to watch YouTube and BBC iPlayer at full screen (no black bars) at the best posible quality possible with this TV..... 2). Would a 1080p TV give any better quality ?

12-08-2009, 19:02	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Doesn't matter about P, but a 1080 screen will give you greater resolution from a PC than a 768 one - so is worthwhile for that.

12-08-2009, 19:19	#3
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	Quote: Originally Posted by advid 1). What is the (best) resolution to set the PC graphics card if I want to watch YouTube and BBC iPlayer at full screen (no black bars) at the best posible quality possible with this TV..... 2). Would a 1080p TV give any better quality ? 1. The maximum the screen & graphics card will accept - you can then set icon & text size independantly, if required. 2. Yes, especially if you outfit the PC with a blu-ray drive and a satellite HD PCI card.

12-08-2009, 20:57	#4
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	A lot depends on your viewing distance, how far are your eyes from the screen? You need to be sitting 7' or closer.

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