How can i connect my pc to HDTV

Hi guys, hope this is the right place to post this question;

I have several mkv files, they are 720p or 1080p and would like to connect my pc to the HDTV so i can watch them directly from my pc using the tv as monitor, i dont want to stream via network, i mean via a graphic card and/or cable, right now i dont have any graphic card but i would like you to tell me what could be a good option or what can i do. meanwhile i am converting those mkv to play them on the xbox360 but i would prefer just to switch the tv input and watch the movie than spending hours converting the movies.

i've already connected my tv to the pc but with an ordinary monitor cable and obviously thats what i dont want, any help please?


thanks a lot :busy:

Need to know more about your HDTV and computer.

thanks for your quick answer :yippee:, here are the specs of my tv and pc:

HDTV:
-Sony bravia KDL-32XBR6
-Video Signal : 480/60i, 480/60p, 720p, 1080/60i, 1080/24p (HDMI™ only), 1080/60p (HDMI™ / Component)
-Analog Audio Input(s) (Total) : 6 (5 Rear/1 Side)
Audio Out : Yes
Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 2 (Rear)
Composite Video Input(s) : 3 (1 Side/2 Rear)
Digital Audio Output(s) : Optical Digital Output - 1 (Rear)
HDMI™ Connection(s) (Total) : 4 (1 Side/3 Rear)
HDMI™ PC Input : Yes
HDMI™ PC Input Format Support : Yes
PC Input Format Support : Yes (see manual for exact formats)
RF Connection Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
S-Video Detection : Yes
S-Video Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
PC In (D-Sub) + Audio In (Stereo Mini) : 1 (Rear)
- Display
Dynamic Contrast Ratio : 25,000:1
On-Screen Contrast Ratio : 2,500:1
Viewing Angle (Right/Left) : 178
Viewing Angle (Up/Down) : 178
Screen Size (measured diagonally) : 31.5"
Native Resolution : 1920 x 1080
Display Resolution : 1920 x 1080p (Full HD)

PC:
Intel Pentium D 915 a 2.8 GHz, 65nm, Socket LGA 775, BUS 800MHz, 2 x 2MB L2 Cache, Dual Core, EM64T
Motherboard Intel D946GZISSL, ChipSet Intel 946GZ,
533/800/1066MHz,
Audio 5.1, Red,
Video GMA 3000,
Ports: 1xPCI Expressx16, 1xPCI Express x1; 2xPCI
2Gb RAM



Thanks again, what else do you need to know?

What are the video outputs on the computer?

it has the simple and generic monitor standard output (blue serial?) but i need to know what shoud i buy cause i know with my actual output i can´t do much, do i need a graphic card or what? thanks a lot

I would get a graphics card that will support HDTV resolutions and HDCP. I have a nVidia 8500 GT that has both a HDMI and DVI output in one of my HTPCs and a 7800GS with HDMI in the other.

Check: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=8500+GT+&x=13&y=32

They don't have mine listed anymore, but that will get you started. Mine was a MSI.

ok i will consider buying a graphic card with your recommended specs, thanks a lot for your help :yippee:

which one would you recommend from this list?

thanks again

sorry, now i can post the list:

http://www.pcenlinea.com/sctg/TAGP.html

please make a commendation, thanks

a lil question off topic, is pci express 2.0 compatible with my PC?

My Ports: 1xPCI Expressx16, 1xPCI Express x1; 2xPCI

i ask you this cause most of the cards are pci-e 2.0
i am under Win XP.

tnx

The PCI express is a hardware thing. If you have a PCI express slot, then it would be compatable. If you are not sure, take a picture of your motherboard slots with you to the computer store. Or take your computer.

I don't read Spanish very well (or whatever that is) but as long as the 9400 or better has HDCP support I think you would be fine.

ok, thanks for your help i am buying the 9400 hope that help me to watch movies in high def from my pc. :yippee:

Almost all PCs have a standard VGA/SVGA monitor output. And most, but not all, new HDTVs have "pc input." The two are compatible. You can purchase an inexpensive cable and find detailed installation instructions at PCTVCables . com