Computer to TV video output

[fiercedeity]

I currently have an HD 5850, which has DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs. I would like to output my display to an older TV I have. It only has component, s-video and composite inputs. Is it possible to do this? What would be the cheapest combination of cables/converters to accomplish this?

There's a lot of confusing discussion on this so I got kind of confused. Any help is appreciated.

 

[defaultluser]

If your ATI card can switch to component output, all you would need is a DVI->VGA adapter (should be supplied with the card), and then this:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1JKHR659BMB6AZB2R7HD

I know a number of ATI cards support component out, but I don't know if the 5850 does.

EDIT: according to this thread, you should check under CCC to see if there is an entry called Component Video Properties.

http://www.rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33837571

If you enable this, and select the resolution, it should output a component analog signal over the VGA signal wires, and that can be converted with the cable I linked.

If you don't have support for component-out, you will need an active converter, and that'll cost you more.

 

[fiercedeity]

Thanks for the info. I'll have to go over those threads. Hopefully the 5850 can output component signal.

 

[fiercedeity]

Ok, I looked but I can't see anything in the CCC that enables component output... do the cables have to be connected first or something? Or maybe I'm just missing it somehow. I really find it hard to believe that the 5850 isn't able to do this, when previous cards can...