Can a Reciever to Convert DVI to Component?

[mikefarinha]

I did a brief search for an answer but couldn't find one.

I'm currently looking into setting up a small home theater system. I want to have an HTPC in the mix and want to use my current TV.

Here is my problem. My current tv is a 5 year old RCA 38" CRT HDTV (very heavy!). The best input connection it has is Component. My current PC which I would like to convert into a HTPC has VGA and DVI video outputs.

How hard is it to get a DVI or VGA into a Component TV?

I'm currently looking into the various receivers and am looking into the Yamaha RX V633. Apparently it has HDMI input and component output... could I use a DVI-to-HDMI to input into this receiver and component to output into my TV?

Are there any other things I should consider?

Thanks!

 

[MDS]

A receiver that will transcode down from a digital video format like DVI to an analog format like component video is very rare; actually I don't know of any that will do it.

 

[Johnd]

Are there any other things I should consider?

Yes. An external switcher such as this one:

http://www.ambery.com/duhdtocovico.html

Cheers, John

 

[mikefarinha]

Thanks for the feedback.

I was looking around on the net today and learned somethings that I was previously unaware of.

I thought that Video Cards that output to Component were a thing of the past and regulated only to TV-Tuner type cards. However I found out that even the newest Video Cards, like the new Radeon HD 3870 supports DVI-I. DVI comes in 3 flavors DVI-D (Digital Video), DVI-A (Hi-res Analog Video), and DVI-I (DVI-D + DVI-A). The DVI-A and DVI-I connections can use DVI-to-Component adapter cables.

But even better is that Radeon HD 3870 comes with something called a VIVO port and accompanying cable that has actual Component output cables. Pretty cool.

This card comes with two dual link DVI-I ports and one VIVO port.

My current PC comes with DVI-D & VGA output via my integrated graphics on my motherboard. I was hoping to use one of my existing connections but I guess that isn't a good possibility.

It makes more sense to install an upgraded video card for $180 and get HD processing and all the bells & whistles than to spend $145 to buy a converter.

Just wanted to post this up to help anyone else out in my situation!

 

[Djizasse]

That's nice. And the converter does not give you extra power for gaming
Later on, tell us how it worked.

 

[Johnd]

That's nice. And the converter does not give you extra power for gaming
Later on, tell us how it worked.

???

 

[mikefarinha]

I'm currently low on funds and needed to make a decision on what would be the best purchase right now to give me the most functionality.

I currently don't have a receiver so that was my first order of business. I ordered the new Yamaha RX-V463 for $280. My next order of business will either be a sub or to start on my HTPC.

When I get around to building my HTPC hopefully I'll remember to update this thread with my experience.