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6870 to old TV

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aaronbrako Original post #1
Nov 16, 2011 at 11:35 AM
How do I connnect my pc to my old TV (which has only RCA) ?
On my 6870 GPU I got 1 monitor connected to the DVI, and via Dsub -> DVI in the second DVI socket. That leaves 1 Display Port and 1 HDMI.

If it's possible, where can I get such a cable in Mumbai ?
O
Nov 16, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Try to look for dsub to svideo converter. You need svideo out for sd tvs.
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Nov 16, 2011 at 3:34 PM
So I need 2 cables ? DVI/dsub -> svideo and then sVideo to RCA ?
Is that correct ?
O
Nov 16, 2011 at 4:46 PM
Yea or you can try to look for all in one(svideo and rca composite) if available in market or oline in india(You graphic car must support tv out function or it(custom plug) may not work). E.g: *www.amazon.com/Computer-VGA-S-Video-Adapter-Cable/dp/B004I53ZX2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_e_9
sujeet2555
Nov 16, 2011 at 6:12 PM
i also have old geforce 6800 that has svideo port that connects to rca video port on my tv through a small convertor cable *img.alibaba.com/photo/205216880/7_Pin_S_Video_to_RCA_AC_Cable_Adapter_Converter.jpg
provided with the gf card.it works .
A
Nov 16, 2011 at 8:49 PM
(You graphic car must support tv out function or it(custom plug) may not work)

So does the 6870 support Tv out then ?

i also have old geforce 6800 that has svideo port that connects to rca video port on my tv through a small convertor cable *img.alibaba.com/photo/205216880/7_Pin_S_Video_to_RCA_AC_Cable_Adapter_Converter.jpg
provided with the gf card.it works .

My 6870 only has 2 DVI, 1 HDMI and 1 Dsub port.
O
Nov 16, 2011 at 11:25 PM
Yep at that time of geforce 68xxgt series and ati x8xx series all cards(almost) use to come with svideo instead of hdmi connection, even dvi was kind of new in those days as lcd slowly took over crt. Now only converters can help with dsub.