Borvad_ Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Hi guys, Using my Samsung 28" tv as the monitor with my new PC, but it tends to go off, and come back on every 10/15 mins or so. Using HDMI-to-HDMI cable. Was online with Samusng chat and it turns out the HDMI lead I was using initially was a 1.4. They suggested a 2.0 at least. Purchased a 'high speed' one from Tesco for about £12 which SAYS its 2.0.......i think...........but screen is still doing it on occassion. Am I better off getting the more pricey 2.0 HDMI cable? This is the 3rd cable I've tried, in the lower budget range but it seems the issue still not resolved. many thanks, in advance Quote
ExTS Admin AWS Posted March 24, 2018 ExTS Admin Posted March 24, 2018 A better cable is the way to go. The cable you are using is losing the signal. Quote Need computer support? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here We are members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
Rustys Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Laptop/Desktop? Was the system in use when the screen went blank? Have to agree 2.0 would provide better results. Quote "Confucius could give answer to that. Unfortunately, Confucius not here at moment.”
Borvad_ Posted March 25, 2018 Author Posted March 25, 2018 Its a desktop PC purchased within last 2 months. Got a 2.0 cable yesterday for £30 but its still not fixed the issues. Went on to Samsung chat, and they said just to change the screen resolution. Surely that just changes the size of the screen which is pointless in using 28" tv in the first place?? What SHOULD the PC resolution be? Quote
ExTS Admin AWS Posted March 25, 2018 ExTS Admin Posted March 25, 2018 My resolution is set to 1920x1200. Resolution should be set to whatever value your graphics card and monitor can handle. Quote Need computer support? Then why not join Free PC Help. Register here We are members helping other members. Please return here where you may be able to help someone else. After all, no one knows everything and you may have the answer that someone needs.
Rustys Posted March 25, 2018 Posted March 25, 2018 Using my Samsung 28" tv as the monitor with my new PC, but it tends to go off, and come back on every 10/15 mins or so. Using HDMI-to-HDMI cable.How new and is there still a warranty? Was the system in use when the screen went blank? What version of windows? Have you checked the power settings to make sure they are still set prpoerly How tight is the cable? Between the TV and desktop where it connects to the TV and Desktop. Is the HDMI the only way that you can connect to the TV is there a VGA connection on both that can be tried and or another HDMI port on the TV? Also does this happen with a actual monitor? Quote "Confucius could give answer to that. Unfortunately, Confucius not here at moment.”
RustyKnight Posted March 26, 2018 Posted March 26, 2018 What SHOULD the PC resolution be? Check the TV user guide, it should give the compatible resolutions for your PC. Quote [Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Ubuntu MATE, Linux Mint, Chromebook] [several Raspberry Pi running various versions of Raspbian]
KenB Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 (edited) Hi all, Pretty much starting to lose it with this issue now. I got a desktop PC a month or so ago, without a monitor, so have decided to use my 28" Samsung tv as the monitor. Simple I thought.........or so I had hoped. I have it connected by HDMI-to-HDMI, but every 10 mins or so the screen goes off and comes back on a second later with '1366x768@60hz' in the top left corner. I was in an online chat with Samsung a week ago who suggested I get a 2.0 HDMI cable instead. I purchased that but no difference......the issue is still there. Went back on to Samsung at the weekend and typically enough with a different operator who suggested to just change the screen resolution on my PC.........and thats after I forked out nearly £30 for a cable!!!! Ive now tried that but the different resolutions just bring the screen in, which is making having the tv pointless as a monitor, or they make the screen far far too big!! Is there something I'm not doing..........,would I just be right in thinking to cut my losses, put my tv back on the wall in my bedroom and go and fork out for an actual monitor, which I didnt intend to do? I've briefly looked at monitors and wondering, are they all generally the same of is there a certain one with a certain criteria for display I need to look for? Why post this when you have a thread running on the same topic ? I have deleted the other thread - please keep all relative posts together it is easier to follow. Edited March 28, 2018 by KenB Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
Borvad_ Posted March 30, 2018 Author Posted March 30, 2018 Apologies....................have now put TV back in bedroom and purchased a 27" monitor today Quote
KenB Posted March 30, 2018 Posted March 30, 2018 No problem :) Quote There is an email going around offering processed pork - gelatin - and salt in a can ......this is simply SPAM !! MiniToolBoxNetwork TestWireless Test
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