Attempting to use TV as second screen

Greenfire · 29 Sep 2011

Hey guys!

I have an GeForce GTX 570. It has two DVI ports. I'm attempting to connect my TV to my computer using a component cable (using a component-DVI adapter), however, when I attempt to do this, the TV flashes black/blue.

The TV recognizes a second monitor, as I can see a second screen under "screen resolution". When I was turning off my PC, strangely, I could see the shutdown sequence on the TV (the picture was wavy/flickering though).

Anyone know what my problem is here and know a potential solution? I'm at my wit's end with this shit.

Thanks in advance.

Sardonicus · 29 Sep 2011

Can you post an example of the type of adapter you're using?

Greenfire · 29 Sep 2011

Amazon.com: DVI TO 3 COMPONENT HDTV ADAPTER: Electronics

Sardonicus · 29 Sep 2011

The only thing I can suggest is to change the refresh rate that the PC is outputting to the TV.
Those adapters are pretty much hit or miss.

Good luck!

Zepher · 29 Sep 2011

Greenfire said:

Amazon.com: DVI TO 3 COMPONENT HDTV ADAPTER: Electronics

those only work if the DVI port on the video card is pinned for a Component output, and is usually only ATI cards.

This adapter is designed with an ATI chipset and works with graphics cards that output TV compatible (sync-on-green) signals. Please check with your graphics card manufacturer to see if this product is compatible with your computer.

you need something like this,
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.as...lerid=14387982

if your TV has an HDMI input, then you can just use a straight DVI to HDMI cable.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/pr...seq=1&format=2

Greenfire · 29 Sep 2011

Thanks for the responses guys.

Zepher:
My roommate has been using this device called the Psyclone component video selector:
Psyclone Component Video Source Selector PSC01 - video/audio switch - 4 ports - Cell phone and smart phone accessory - CNET Archive

Would this do the trick?

Zepher · 29 Sep 2011

I think that is just a switcher, and won't help you.