Getting RCA out of new GPU

[MagicalMidge]

I appreciate my question is odd, so odd I didnt think id ever find myself requiring some info on it...

However I have a custom PC build in mind that uses a very portable case, with a built in monitor, I have spare DVD and kitchen LCD's that fit the bill for the size I need very nicely, however as they are old tech, they pretty much only accept RCA inputs.

I have seen you can get HDMI to RCA converters, however I have no idea if these are actual things work, or just have "name to name" and do absolutely nothing like the none active HDMI to VGA cables that float around the internet.

Honestly I dont even know if this should be in the GPU section, I just figure this is my best bet, hopefully theres someone out there as obscure as me and has just the answer im looking for.

P.s if the active converters do work, great, however if I could do it passively it would be even better, even if it means adapting an adaptor xD I had an idea that DVI to VGA to RCA may be a possibility as vga is analogue, but I honestly dont know enough about the in's and out's of VGA to know if it can be converted to RCA passively.

All the best

Matt

 

[meaga1n]

If you're in the UK I know PoundLand sell HDMI > Composite or VGA converters - passive. No idea if they work but it's worth a try.

 

[hang-the-9]

A passive HDMI to composite or VGA won't work. VGA to RCA will work however. Either way, the resolution and quality will be pretty bad, you will spend almost as much just getting a smaller newer monitor with the right connections than buying cables for the same thing to get bad quality.

 

[MagicalMidge]

A passive HDMI to composite or VGA won't work. VGA to RCA will work however. Either way, the resolution and quality will be pretty bad, you will spend almost as much just getting a smaller newer monitor with the right connections than buying cables for the same thing to get bad quality.

Yeah I figure the passive from digital to analogue is a complete pass.

I know what you mean with "buy a new screen" but this build is going to be quite jerry rigged, i've got an old 2500k someone gave to me and a 560ti thats going into it, really want it to be sorta shitty but functional. It may turn out to be a complete flop but the screen ive got is a 12v screen that'd go in your car for passengers, this is really cool because I can just connect it to the 12v rail of the psu.

If you're sure VGA to RCA will work then I see no reason why DVI to VGA to RCA wouldnt work, after all its not taking a digital signal at any point. - Please let me know what you think 😉

 

[meaga1n]

Yeah I was stupid in not realizing that that conversion wouldn't work. Just take a look at Amazon reviews http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-RCA-VGA-Cable-1-8m/dp/B002ZUI68G
I'm now interested in how my PoundLand cable works now because of that... how could it even have been tested, let alone got onto a UK store's shelf?

 

[hang-the-9]

A passive HDMI to composite or VGA won't work. VGA to RCA will work however. Either way, the resolution and quality will be pretty bad, you will spend almost as much just getting a smaller newer monitor with the right connections than buying cables for the same thing to get bad quality.

Yeah I figure the passive from digital to analogue is a complete pass.

I know what you mean with "buy a new screen" but this build is going to be quite jerry rigged, i've got an old 2500k someone gave to me and a 560ti thats going into it, really want it to be sorta shitty but functional. It may turn out to be a complete flop but the screen ive got is a 12v screen that'd go in your car for passengers, this is really cool because I can just connect it to the 12v rail of the psu.

If you're sure VGA to RCA will work then I see no reason why DVI to VGA to RCA wouldnt work, after all its not taking a digital signal at any point. - Please let me know what you think 😉

There are two DVI, DVI I and DVI D. A DVI D connection will not work with one of those DVI to VGA adapters, the D in DVI stands for "Digital", but oddly enough, DVI I carries an analog signal as well, which is why you can stick a $3 adapter on it and it will work with VGA. One of those should work.