Best option for component input to PC?

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My monitor doesn't have component-in. This is okay for PS2, which in most cases doesn't have progressive scan, but I'd really like to have it for my Wii. I may end up buying a monitor that does have it, but before I do that, what are my options? I know component can't adapt to VGA, but there are many converter boxes out there. I don't know which ones are good, and I certainly wouldn't want to spend much on one. Is there a tuner card or something with component-in on it? Any options I've overlooked would be welcome, as well as suggestions on the options I've already mentioned. Thanks.
 
You may not want to do component input through a computer PCI card. Going through the computer may introduce latency, input device latency that would degrade gaming fun.

I'd recommend the converter box. HDMI uses the same TMDS signalling as DVI, they are pin-pin compatible technologies you just need an adapter or cable with the appropriate connectors on the end.

Make sure the converter box doesn't use HDCP, likely it doesn't, because your display won't support the HDCP encryption.
 
Menelmarar said:
You may not want to do component input through a computer PCI card. Going through the computer may introduce latency, input device latency that would degrade gaming fun.

I'd recommend the converter box. HDMI uses the same TMDS signalling as DVI, they are pin-pin compatible technologies you just need an adapter or cable with the appropriate connectors on the end.

Make sure the converter box doesn't use HDCP, likely it doesn't, because your display won't support the HDCP encryption.
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e.g.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10419&cs_id=1041902
or
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10231&cs_id=1023104
 
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