Can I use my TV monitor as my PC (Vizio TV) monitor? I need to test the graphics card / my new pc build.

Jussiney

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Is this possible? My current pc. monitor won't turn on and I believe that the problem is with the cable. Is it possible for me to do a test w/a tv monitor using HDMI cable?
 
Solution
Yes, It should for the most part work when you plug it in. If you wanna make sure everything looks as it should, you need to make sure your TV's aspect ratio is set to 1:1 or just scan for that hdmi input. If you don't the PC may overscan.
Yes, It should for the most part work when you plug it in. If you wanna make sure everything looks as it should, you need to make sure your TV's aspect ratio is set to 1:1 or just scan for that hdmi input. If you don't the PC may overscan.
 
Solution
You won't damage your computer by outputting it to a display (any display), no.

If overscan is a problem, you will notice right away: the edges of your desktop will be obscured by the edges of the TV, as if the TV isn't displaying the entire thing (and indeed it won't be, in that case).