Want to use TV as a computer monitor

@raj0019 (2623)
Argentina
October 20, 2009 4:23am CST
I have a desktop with following configuration, Pentium 4, 1.60GHz, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD (PATA), no Graphics card, 2003 make. I want to use my 21 inch tv as a monitor for my pc. I don't want to use tv adaptor to connect tv and my pc does not have a slot to install latest graphics card on it. Old models of graphics card is not available here either. Is there any way i can get quality display on my tv without spending much on my pc hardware upgradation?
4 responses
rucrazy4
@rucrazy4 (783)
• India
21 Oct 09
I also recommend you buy any LC monitor of any size because it is more complex and also this show off bad. So exchange your TV and buy a LCD monitor of 20inch .
rucrazy4
@rucrazy4 (783)
• India
21 Oct 09
LCD monitor dont give any negative impact on eyes when they are in large size while a CRT TV is bad for eye contact .
raj0019
@raj0019 (2623)
• Argentina
21 Oct 09
I liked that idea! LCD was already in my plans, but wasn't exactly for this reason. Anyways, i will visit a nearby showroom tomorrow. Thank you!
sexy_jessica
@sexy_jessica (105)
• Philippines
20 Oct 09
If you use TV as a monitor. I think you should by monitor because even if you buy a good video card the pixels of the TV would not change and Monitor is cheaper than TV.
raj0019
@raj0019 (2623)
• Argentina
21 Oct 09
I know, definitely there will be a resolution problem. I simply thought for graphics card because it would come at much less price than a brand new big screen Monitor. I'm still keeping my options open though :)
kavis487
@kavis487 (259)
• India
31 Oct 09
I think you can not use your tv as computer monitor,but nowadays sony launching LCD tv's with monitor connecting slots,better you buy this kind of tv's and use it.
shankarbaddi
@shankarbaddi (785)
• India
23 Oct 09
I do not think so that there will be any change in your performance with your watching the video on your t v. Give it a try.