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rgomez306

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I currently run a HP Envy 700-327c Desktop PC hooked up through an DVI-D to HDMI cable and to a SONY Bravia 48" TV. I currently only get video (no audio). My HP does not have an HDMI port (I wish they included an HDMI port on a $775 tower). Will an RCA cable work for the audio? if so, will the audio be lower quality compared to HDMI? also is my DVI-D to HDMI cable lowering my video quality compared to HDMI? if so, how can I get an HDMI port installed on my Desktop?

Sincerely,

Person who just wants to use his computer from his couch.
 
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ThatVietGuy
You can only get an HDMI port by installing a discrete video card. However, the DVI cable doesn't degrade the quality compared to HDMI.

And, yes, you can use a cable that turns the audio output from the computer into an RCA connection, though I don't know how that can adversely affect the quality. I'm assuming the quality won't be the same as if it were passed via HDMI.
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You can only get an HDMI port by installing a discrete video card. However, the DVI cable doesn't degrade the quality compared to HDMI.

And, yes, you can use a cable that turns the audio output from the computer into an RCA connection, though I don't know how that can adversely affect the quality. I'm assuming the quality won't be the same as if it were passed via HDMI.
 
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The quality of RCA vs HDMI audio will be minimal. The only difference is that the devices that recieve HDMI signals can usually process that audio slightly better.
I just tried it myself with my Sony Bravia TV and I did not notice any difference whatsoever.
 
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