1680x1050 is a higher resolution than a TV with 720p(1280x720) output, but lower than 1080p (1900x1080). HDMi only makes the picture better, it doesn't have anything to do with the resolution.
As far as I know it's rather hard to hook a PS3 up to a PC monitor without HDMi or component. However, I'm sure it's possible. You might try to buy a HDMi to DVi thing... if your monitor have DVi. I have done this with my comp and it looks okay I guess.
It's actually pretty easy. I use an HDMI to VGA cable that I purchased on www.newegg.com for about $20. You just hook the HDMI end up to the PS3 and then the VGA end up to the monitor(or projector) and the PS3 sees the highest resolution that it can do. In my case I hook it up to a HD projector and it looks really nice in 720p. You can also purchase a HDMI to DVI cable that would allow you to reach a higher resolution. Some 24 - 30 inch monitors these days actually support 1080p resolutions. Hope this helps.
It's actually pretty easy. I use an HDMI to VGA cable that I purchased on www.newegg.com for about $20. You just hook the HDMI end up to the PS3 and then the VGA end up to the monitor(or projector) and the PS3 sees the highest resolution that it can do. In my case I hook it up to a HD projector and it looks really nice in 720p. You can also purchase a HDMI to DVI cable that would allow you to reach a higher resolution. Some 24 - 30 inch monitors these days actually support 1080p resolutions. Hope this helps.jev55_basic
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