Composite to Computer(Computer as TV)

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Composite to Computer(Computer as TV)

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I was wondering if anyone here has a computer as a TV, I am thinking about getting a converter, as I have a nice 22'' computer screen and my TV is a old 32'' tube Magnavox and I might be getting HD Satellite TV, so I was thinking I could get rid of the old TV and just use my computer as a nice HDTV.

I need something that can input component video and RCA.

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Anyone have something like this already, or know where I could get one?
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A capture card should work but for component video it may be a bit expensive, like over $50 for a semi decent one.
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Monitor doesnt have HDMI?
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Only a VGA and DVI Input.
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they do make dvi to hdmi cables ;)
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LG Flatron M2794D is the screen i have, its awesome.
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Dragonfire wrote:they do make dvi to hdmi cables ;)
Yea I have one, using my 32' LCD as a second monitor and tv. It brings this happy feeling to me when I see my 360 homebrew at 720p at the end of the day :smile2:
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