PS3 on a PC

Hey guys. I have been saving up to get a PS3 and I want to play it on my computer monitor in my room. I was wondering if it would work better if I plugged the component cables into my tv tuner card and played through the computer, or buy an hdmi to dvi cable and played directly through the monitor. I am open to any other suggestions. Thanks

HDMI to DVI for sure. That way the signal is still digital all the way. You can find a good priced one here. It just depends how long you need the cable and thickness, etc.

HDMI/DVI all the way. Just have the audio going through the AV cables.

Yep, use HDMI/DVI

Get the converter and plug it directly into your monitor. (My monitor has HDMI)
For sound use the component cable and plug it into the back of your sub (AUX In) with another converter (L R to Stereo)
I use Optical right into my sound card. Unless you have a DD 5.1 decoder in your soundcard you wont get 5.1 but i find it sounds better than the stereo jack.

You can set the PS3 video and audio to different outputs.

I also plug component into my TV card to record game play videos.
The quality is extremely noticeable.

Well guys, dont you think it really depends as well on how big his computer monitor is?

I mean, if its like 22 to 24 inches, there wont be that much (if any) difference if he used his component cables.

Well guys, dont you think it really depends as well on how big his computer monitor is?

I mean, if its like 22 to 24 inches, there wont be that much (if any) difference if he used his component cables.

1337h4xx0rz

Yes but he wants to input componant into his TV card not directly into the monitor.
The quality loss is noticeable. Unless you have a HD capture device (HDMI) which are extremely expensive.

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Well guys, dont you think it really depends as well on how big his computer monitor is?

I mean, if its like 22 to 24 inches, there wont be that much (if any) difference if he used his component cables.

JohnM1983

Yes but he wants to input componant into his TV card not directly into the monitor.
The quality loss is noticeable. Unless you have a HD capture device (HDMI) which are extremely expensive.

Gotcha. Didnt know that actually.

Heres 2 screenshots at full screen with componant into my TV Card...
576I SD on my componant cable to TV card.

Running your PS3 into your computer to view on your computer screen via component video is going to be your best bet. Trying to plug it in via HDMI or DVI will require an additional capture card, and that that point you're better off buying a second monitor instead. Obviously you'll want to make sure that your capture card can take component INPUT properly. Not Component output, not composite in/out.

Running your PS3 into your computer to view on your computer screen via component video is going to be your best bet. Trying to plug it in via HDMI or DVI will require an additional capture card, and that that point you're better off buying a second monitor instead. Obviously you'll want to make sure that your capture card can take component INPUT properly. Not Component output, not composite in/out.

WalterPeck

Is he trying to just play his PS3 on his monitor, or is he wanting to capture videos of playing his PS3?

If it's the first option, he'd be better off with an HDMI/DVI cable and running the regular A/V cables to his speakers.Before you buy the cable though, make sure your monitor is HDCP compliant. Not all monitors with DVI are.

If it's the latter option, your advice would be the best.

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Running your PS3 into your computer to view on your computer screen via component video is going to be your best bet. Trying to plug it in via HDMI or DVI will require an additional capture card, and that that point you're better off buying a second monitor instead. Obviously you'll want to make sure that your capture card can take component INPUT properly. Not Component output, not composite in/out.

catfishmoon23

Is he trying to just play his PS3 on his monitor, or is he wanting to capture videos of playing his PS3?

If it's the first option, he'd be better off with an HDMI/DVI cable and running the regular A/V cables to his speakers.Before you buy the cable though, make sure your monitor is HDCP compliant. Not all monitors with DVI are.

If it's the latter option, your advice would be the best.