topic Re: rs pcv-604 in PCs & Accessories

rs pcv-604

nrmalle — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:15:14 GMT

hi everyone,
i purchsed above desktop few years ago and fortunately it is still going strong after all these years.i only upgraded ram to 2gb.
i just purchased a tv/monitor with dvi connection.the cable bundled with monitor doesn't fit the computer.(the cable flat connections both ends).can any one advice me what cable i need and where i can buy it.
thanks

belgrave

Re: rs pcv-604

Blencogo — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 23:39:07 GMT

Hi belgrave,

Is the cable a HDMI cable with ends like the one on the right-hand side of this link? -

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=48585

If so you need a cable like the one shown or alternatively you can buy an adapter and use the existing cable - like this one: -

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=97901&doy=29m1&C=SO&U=strat15

If the cable is different, let us know and we'll try again!

Re: rs pcv-604

nrmalle — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 18:26:28 GMT

hi blencogo,
thankyou.no.it is dvi to dvi.it looks as you say i need an adptor to the dvi port on computer and use hdmi port.
thankyou

belgrave

Re: rs pcv-604

Blencogo — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 21:36:09 GMT

There are different sorts of DVI - have a look at the selection at the bottom of this post.

I think you have a DVI-D port on your graphics card so any cable with additional pins around the flat blade connector Like DVI-I or DVI-A will not fit. These extra pins carry analogue data in addition to the DVD-D digital data.

DVI-D male cables will plug into DVI-D and DVI-I sockets but (as you have probably found) DVI-I cables will not plug into DVI-D sockets.

I think you will find you need a DVI-D cable. As DVI does not carry sound, you will need to hook up the analogue audio L + R to the TV.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001713ISC/microsoftcouk-21/ref=asc_df_B001713ISC304204