PC Monitor

So... here I am, trying to connect my PS3 to my monitor, though, I don't have a HDMI connection... So, I have a problem here. What should I do? Buy a HMDI/VGA Cable? (Does it even work? Connecting PS3 with a cable like this? - I won't go for DVI because I'd have some issues... I'd have to turn off my computer/monitor cable, because my cable is a DVI one.) Or should I just buy a new monitor? (I have a problem with speakers too - Can't put my speakers working with PS3/Xbox... And I have some speakers here that I can make it work  because It's kinda "Plug and play", they start working as soon as I plug in the sound cable (Yeah I know, every speaker starts working as soon as you plug it in, what I mean is, I don't have to configure anything)  but  then, I won't be able to mix the volume. And it so loooouud... I can always turn the game sound a bit lower  - but that sucks - or I can always play without sound (but that is even worse).

If you recommend me a Monitor could you please give me a link with it? - (Don't forget, HDMI connection and speakers.)

Thank you.

You can connect your ps3 to your monitor. You have to buy a specific sony cable for this probably. It outlets to the hdmi on the monitor and probably splits off the audio (like the 360 one) that you would connect to an audio setup. These audio setups require a sound box and then you plug the speakers into the sound box. Do some research. Google is your friend. So am I :-*

If you're looking for a monitor go to a ncix.com and look up a samsung in your price range. They produce the best monitors

I'm planning on buying a small HDTV, like a 20 inch and use it as a PC monitor, I am always sitting in my computer chair so I might as well hook my consoles and computer up to the same source and just use that.

Definitely going to be 1080p, it is hard to find good small HD tv's though, that are not ripoffs.

EDIT: can someone find HD monitors with tv inputs that are not overtly expensive.

"I'm planning on buying a small HDTV, like a 20 inch and use it as a PC monitor, I am always sitting in my computer chair so I might as well hook my consoles and computer up to the same source and just use that.

Definitely going to be 1080p, it is hard to find good small HD tv's though, that are not ripoffs.

EDIT: can someone find HD monitors with tv inputs that are not overtly expensive."

Thanks Jimbo

"Thanks Jimbo"

"thabigred said:

"I'm planning on buying a small HDTV, like a 20 inch and use it as a PC monitor, I am always sitting in my computer chair so I might as well hook my consoles and computer up to the same source and just use that.

Definitely going to be 1080p, it is hard to find good small HD tv's though, that are not ripoffs.

EDIT: can someone find HD monitors with tv inputs that are not overtly expensive."

That would be a bad idea. You won't be able to tell the difference of 1080p unless the size of it is 46" inches or higher

If you're getting 20" tv just get an lcd monitor"

If you're poor you shouldn't be wasting your money on 1080p. You won't tell the difference with a small monitor

Most games don't use 1080p. They use 720p or less (mgs4,halo3,gta4) and movies cost 20 bucks each. I don't think you'll be buying them

Take the advice or leave it at that. I don't care what you do with your money

This one is a beauty
Samsung T240
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10107395&catid=26176

I wouldn't suggest going for anything less then 22 inch... your will regret.... or if you have the money ... go all out and buy something like 32 inch 1080 LCD TV for gaming and use your current monior for internet and other PC work.

"This one is a beauty
Samsung T240
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10107395&catid=26176

I wouldn't suggest going for anything less then 22 inch... your will regret.... or if you have the money ... go all out and buy something like 32 inch 1080 LCD TV for gaming and use your current monior for internet and other PC work."

"This one is a beauty
Samsung T240
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10107395&catid=26176

I wouldn't suggest going for anything less then 22 inch... your will regret.... or if you have the money ... go all out and buy something like 32 inch 1080 LCD TV for gaming and use your current monior for internet and other PC work."

"If you're poor you shouldn't be wasting your money on 1080p. You won't tell the difference with a small monitor

Most games don't use 1080p. They use 720p or less (mgs4,halo3,gta4) and movies cost 20 bucks each. I don't think you'll be buying them

Take the advice or leave it at that. I don't care what you do with your money"

My point is you should spend you money wisely. If you go with a 720p monitor you'll get a better bang for your buck. Higher quality image...

"My point is you should spend you money wisely. If you go with a 720p monitor you'll get a better bang for your buck. Higher quality image..."

I'm running a new Samsung 26 inch T260HD.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Touch-T260HD-26-Inch-Monitor/dp/B001AYCNIW/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231652659&sr=8-1

Pricy, but if you're looking for a monitor with TV inputs, plus component, HDMI, DVI, VGA, optical, and regular audio, the HD series is great. Samsung also makes smaller models. Here's a 20 inch.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-T200HD-20-inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B0019HDAP0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1231652758&sr=1-1

The set also looks wonderful sitting on a desk, the aesthetic is definitely awesome. My only problems with mine are the viewing angle and the boot time. If you're a PC enthusiast the monitor takes a few seconds to display a signal, which may cause you to miss the BIOS boot sequence.

I would definitely recommend these sets.