DVI to HDMI converter is the second best choice to connect, VGA to RGBHV breakout is the best...which I am trying to find out where i can buy those. in US there is alot availabe, anyone knows?

Here's an extract from Keohi HDTV
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/experttips/...superguide.html

You should always use VGA output to connect to a HDTV set. First, you need to determine what type of input that your HDTV set has any of the following (in order of preference, starting with the most preferable method):

RGBHV input jacks
This is identical to VGA, but these jacks are better quality than the tiny 15-pin VGA jack, and will degrade the signal less. If your HDTV set uses RGBHV jacks, you only need an adaptor cable. Sometimes the jacks are BNC type, and sometimes the jacks are RCA type. You can buy high quality adaptor cables at BetterCables.com. If you are in a pinch or a hurry, and don't mind cables of somewhat less quality, you may be able to buy prefabricated 6-foot-length VGA-to-RGBHV BNC adaptor cables at your local computer stores, because they are used for high end 21" monitors. Many 21" monitors have RGBHV jacks, just like the rear of some HDTV sets, so some of your local high end computer stores, may stock them. Your business superstore might have them, but you may have to call around or hunt around. But remember: a 42-feet BetterCables.com cable produces less degradation than many of these store bought 6-feet cables!

Standard VGA input jack
If so, then you've got is pretty easy! All you need is a plain vanilla VGA cable between your computer and your HDTV set. For the best quality VGA cable, purchase one from BetterCables.com!

YPbPr component video input jacks
If your HDTV set uses only YPbPr component video inputs, you will need to purchase a converter box (such as an Audio Authority) to convert high resolution VGA into YPbPr that is compatible with your HDTV set. You will also, additionally, need the correct cable to connect your HTPC to the converter box, and then another cable to connect the converter box to the HDTV set. Please consult BetterCables.com for the right high-quality cables for your converter box situation with your specific brand of HDTV set.

there is a company in singapore that sells the cable (bettercables) i am looking for http://www.millennium.sg/ but as this is my first time trying, so i ordered something cheaper from the states http://www.digitalconnection.com/Products/Cables/SCVM5R.asp after failing to find it in klang valey.

If it is PC input, you got to check if it is VGA input (same connector with your PC) then you dun have to search for this cable. you just use ordinray PC VGA cable can be found in low yat.

check this out
http://www.digitalconnection.com/Products/Cables/SCVM5R.asp

I just got the cable and tried 640x480p, wow, no flicker, vivid colours and my HDTV performs just like a monitor!

However, for the 1080i timmings, word characters flicker like mad and not readable (just like using the S-Video), but I can watch HD stuffs on my HDTV at 1080i, if i get the custom resolution correct!

How I wish my HDTV supports 720p...then I can have higher resolutions...

Btw, I saw a network shop in Sunway Piramid selling the VGA to RGBHV break out cable but BNC connector...

I am enjoying the HD trailers from apple.com on my HDTV and playing PC games on my TV.

There is about 5% overscan though...I hope to fix this with powerstrip.

This post has been edited by babie: Jun 14 2006, 01:42 PM

The shop attendant is right, the VGA to Component is for projecter use because some projectors does not have the Component input. That cable is for the purpose of connecting a DVD player component output to VGA.

You nead extra 2 wire instead of the RGB 3 wire, that is Horizontal & Vertical sync wire. So, one end is a VGA connector (the usual VGA monitor connector, and the other end is 5 RCA plugs R,G,B,W(Vertical),Y(Horizontal). You have to make sure your TV has the RGB+HV input of course.

i bought mine from digitalconnection.com http://www.digitalconnection.com/products/cables/scvm5r.asp

like i said, i saw a shop in sunway piramid that sells such cable but not RCA connector but BNC connector.

This post has been edited by babie: Jun 14 2006, 01:48 PM

Check if you have the V-sync and H-sync as well beside the RGB input. then, you can use the VGA to 5x RCA(or BNC) breakout cable. If not, u need a convertor

YPbPr component video input jacks
If your HDTV set uses only YPbPr component video inputs, you will need to purchase a converter box (such as an Audio Authority) to convert high resolution VGA into YPbPr that is compatible with your HDTV set. You will also, additionally, need the correct cable to connect your HTPC to the converter box, and then another cable to connect the converter box to the HDTV set.

This post has been edited by babie: Jun 14 2006, 01:59 PM