Adding HDMI to my computer

[JustNoPoint]

In order to get into Steam more I want to play it on my tv cause I'm a console gamer. My video card doesn't have an HDMI port on it. And I use both DVI ports for 2 monitors so getting the DVI to HDMI is out of the question.

I read USB to HDMI can be laggy. Everything I find that has HDMI seems to be a video card. Do I need to get another video card? (I don't want to replace this one with a stronger one, it's quite strong enough) If I played games through the HDMI card would they still use the power of my better video card or would they be forced to use the cheap HDMI one? Is there another solution I'm not sure of?

Looked into streaming too but again, lag.

[Bastard Mami]

putting two video cards in the same computer does nto directly solve your problem, unless you are in some specific situations one of them will be disabled, that assuming you even have enough pci-e ports ; what I'd do in your case :

search for a specific hdmi output card that does what you want (connect a a port you have free ) which is likely to not exist.
get a usb to hdmi adaptor, there is also a technology named mhl for cellphones/tablets so they can connect from their usb to a tv's hdmi port; I don't know if there is software for a pc so it can emulate the mhl functionality.
I advice against buying a new videocard, even if it has 3 ports there isa  good chance one of those is a clone and the price would be over 100 usd, maybe even more if you want osmething more powerful than you have; electronics wise, you might be able to get a replicator, so you dvi port outputs to two monitors at the same time, then a dvi to vga (if your tv has a vga port ) or hdmi adaptor.

[JustNoPoint]

I didn't consider splitting the dvi so both monitors are on one dvi. That sounds like the simplest method of them all. Then get a dvi to hdmi converter.

You'd think it'd be simple for them to make just hdmi outs like you can add usbs,etc

[Bastard Mami]

the mhl thing might become great in the future as part of the spec means that you can talk to the computer/tablet/cellphone by using your tv remote (while pointing it at the tv)

[JustNoPoint]

A quick google search didn't yield me any mhl cards that I could then use with a hdmi adapter. The mhl technology looks cool. If everyone could get with 1 standard. It seems they are making all sorts of connectors for it already. Making them not compatible with each other :/

[Bastard Mami]

we are making a shitton of technologies to connect cellphones/tablets to tvs, yeah.

[JustNoPoint]

I ordered a dvi to dvi+hdmi splitter for about $18. Along with a USB Bluetooth dongle so I can connect my ps3 controller wirelessly.

I'll report back on the results!

[Negative Edge]

Speaking from Experience, if its a passive splitter (one that does not require a power source)





They will give you terrible results.

This is what I use to help with streaming and splitting the output from PC to my TV with a dvi + hdmi cable

http://www.amazon.com/J-Tech-Digital-Splitter-Certified-Bandwidth/dp/B002WP2QGM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1427563185&sr=1-2&keywords=j+tech+hdmi+splitter

The above is what I use in my lab

This is what I use i my Gameroom:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TJ6QVPE?psc=1

Don't get confused, These are dual output splitters, not source splitters with multiple units connected to it.
And it having a power source makes a world of difference by having both monitor and TV cloning the same image at the same resolution quality.