 New Video Card?, Watching TV on computer |
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 May 5 2008, 10:15 AM
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General Platform Technology AMD LIVE! Processor Type AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ / 2.6 GHz Multi-Core processor technology Dual-Core 64-bit processor Yes Installed Qty 1 Max processors supported 1 Cache Memory Type L2 cache Installed Size 1 MB Cache Per Processor 1 MB ( 2 x 512 KB ) Mainboard Chipset type NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Data bus speed 1000 MHz RAM Installed Size 2 GB / 4 GB (max) Technology DDR II SDRAM Memory speed 667 MHz Memory specification compliance PC2-5300 RAM form factor DIMM 240-pin RAM features Two DDR channels RAM configuration features 2 x 1 GB Storage Controller Type Serial ATA - Integrated Controller interface type Serial ATA-300 Storage Floppy drive type None Hard Drive 1 x 500 GB - Standard - Serial ATA-300 - 7200 rpm Hard Drive (2nd) None Hard Drive (3rd) None Optical Storage Type DVD±RW (±R DL) / DVD-RAM CD / DVD read speed 48x (CD) / 12x (DVD) CD / DVD write speed 48x (CD) / 16x (DVD±R) / 6x (DVD-R DL) / 8x (DVD+R DL) CD / DVD rewrite speed 32x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 12x (DVD-RAM) Multimedia Functionality TV tuner type Digital and analog TV Video input Video capture adapter Digital TV reception ATSC Graphics Controller Type Integrated Graphics Processor / Vendor NVIDIA GeForce 6150 SE Video Memory Shared video memory (UMA) Max Allocated RAM Size 256 MB Audio Output Type Sound card - Integrated Sound output mode 7.1 channel surround Audio output compliant standards High Definition Audio Speaker(s) 2 x Right / left channel Input Device Type Mouse, Keyboard Mouse Mouse technology Optical Mouse interface USB Mouse features Scroll Audio Input Type None Telecom Modem Fax / modem Max transfer rate 56 Kbps Protocols & Specifications ITU V.92 Networking Networking Network adapter - Integrated Data Link Protocol Ethernet, Fast Ethernet Printer Type None Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Bays Total (Free) 2 ( 1 ) x Front accessible - 5.25", 3 ( 1 ) x Internal - 3.5", 1 Personal Media Drive bay Expansion Slots Total (Free) 1 ( 0 ) x Processor, 4 ( 2 ) x Memory - DIMM 240-pin, 1 ( 1 ) x PCI Express x16, 1 ( 0 ) x PCI Express x1, 2 ( 1 ) x PCI Interfaces 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A ( 2 in front ), 2 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) ( 1 in front ), 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15), 1 x Parallel - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25), 1 x Serial - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9), 1 x Keyboard - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Mouse - Generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style), 1 x Modem - Phone line - RJ-11, 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45, 1 x Display / video ( 1 in front ), 2 x Audio - Line-in ( 1 in front ), 1 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Audio - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 2 x Headphones - Line-out - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ( 1 in front ) |
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May 5 2008, 01:20 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 3,915 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
If brightness/dimness is the issue...I would suspect the monitor before thinking about the video card/drivers.
Do you have access to a second monitor? System Specs Here. Louis |
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May 5 2008, 02:08 PM
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Thanks for the speedy reply -- I neglected to mention my monitor is my television... The picture when normally watching television is much better than when I watch it through my computer -- which if different than I expected it to be. Its a 42'' Sony Grand WEGA (http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&partNumber=KDF42E2000)
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May 5 2008, 04:41 PM
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Forum Addict Group: Members Posts: 3,915 Joined: 3-September 05 From: Killeen, TX Member No.: 33,068 |
OK, thanks...but you did not answer the question about a "second" monitor, since we can consider your TV as your first monitor.
The LCD device probably has some controls that you can adjust to compensate for viewing problems. According to what I just read, that seems like the resolution that you will have to attempt. You could also try updating the drivers for your system...drivers can become damaged and damage can affect viewing quality. Unless your video card/chipset is failing...I don't think a new video card is the way that I would suggest going. That's why I asked if you had a second monitor, it's easier to narrow the choices by simply connecting a monitor and seeing if the problem persists. If it's a driver or video card/chip issue, it should apply to a different monitor. If it's an issue pertaining to your LCD device, it won't impact a different viewing device. Louis |
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May 6 2008, 08:56 AM
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Ok -- I updated all drivers and installed NVidia PureVideo -- also hooked up the computer to another monitor (not t.v.) The picture is great until I try to watch television -- the picture still doesn't look crisp -- its like watching television on a 20 year old analog television -- sorry but thats they best way i can explain it... I also tried to play a game and the graphics look great, but wouldn't run on highest settings...
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