Hi,
Sorry if this has been covered, I've done some searching but couldn't find too much... I was just going through the 'Show us you HTPC setup' thread, and noticed plenty of people with a Windows desktop showing on their HTPCs. I'm wondering if many of you actually use it for surfing the net and general PC use?
I've been reading about the problems getting a display to show the desktop properly with overscan etc, so just wondering and it's something i'd like to do. I'm aware you can use adjustments to resolution and timings etc to get the PC at a resolution the PC displays within it's viewable area, but not sure if it leaves things looking good.
Also, what connections do people use? HDMI (system board has it) or DVI-HDMI converter, or even VGA if the TV has a port?
My goal is to have a PC using a 50" 1080p TV as the monitor for watching TV (live and recorded), movies etc, but also to surf the net, use iTunes etc. Very infrequent word processing or anything else most people would consider general use. There would be a 2.1 channel setup built around it and would be better sounding if you could sit further back from the PC while still being able to work (this is my main motivation).
Is it feasible?
Thanks everyone for your help.
Sorry if this has been covered, I've done some searching but couldn't find too much... I was just going through the 'Show us you HTPC setup' thread, and noticed plenty of people with a Windows desktop showing on their HTPCs. I'm wondering if many of you actually use it for surfing the net and general PC use?
I've been reading about the problems getting a display to show the desktop properly with overscan etc, so just wondering and it's something i'd like to do. I'm aware you can use adjustments to resolution and timings etc to get the PC at a resolution the PC displays within it's viewable area, but not sure if it leaves things looking good.
Also, what connections do people use? HDMI (system board has it) or DVI-HDMI converter, or even VGA if the TV has a port?
My goal is to have a PC using a 50" 1080p TV as the monitor for watching TV (live and recorded), movies etc, but also to surf the net, use iTunes etc. Very infrequent word processing or anything else most people would consider general use. There would be a 2.1 channel setup built around it and would be better sounding if you could sit further back from the PC while still being able to work (this is my main motivation).
Is it feasible?
Thanks everyone for your help.