I am putting together a build for gaming and maybe a bit of video watching but not for reading as my laptop serves as my primary computer for browsing and text devouring, (action word!) so, I was wondering (BTW I sit precisely 8 feet away at eye level from the tv) if I should use an hdmi or a VGA cable to connect my build to the tv, also if hdmi will deliver the best performance should I route it through my Yamaha surround system or will it slow the response time?
I'm not getting rid of the tv for a monitor so don't suggest that also I know my tv has a vga input as I crammed my phone inbetween it and the wall and took a picture of the port (it's mounted on the wall), also just so I can get more input I'll post my build so there are no unecessary questions.
CPU
Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $184.99
GPU
MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX $209.99 (with Rebate)
MEMORY
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $45.99
CASE
Raidmax ARES midtower ATX $10
STORAGE
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $64.99
PSU
Corsair 500W ATX12V Power Supply $41.98
MOTHERBOARD
ASRock H61M-DGS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $44.99
DVD/CD WRITER
LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer $16.99
END RESULT $619.83
This is my first ever build and I want to go as smoothly as possible I'm so paranoid I'm going to make a fatal mistake.
Edit: updated to that GSKILL RAM and changed the total pricing.
I'm not getting rid of the tv for a monitor so don't suggest that also I know my tv has a vga input as I crammed my phone inbetween it and the wall and took a picture of the port (it's mounted on the wall), also just so I can get more input I'll post my build so there are no unecessary questions.
CPU
Intel Core i5-2400 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor $184.99
GPU
MSI R7850 Twin Frozr 2GD5/OC Radeon HD 7850 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX $209.99 (with Rebate)
MEMORY
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 $45.99
CASE
Raidmax ARES midtower ATX $10
STORAGE
Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $64.99
PSU
Corsair 500W ATX12V Power Supply $41.98
MOTHERBOARD
ASRock H61M-DGS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $44.99
DVD/CD WRITER
LG GH24NS90 DVD/CD Writer $16.99
END RESULT $619.83
This is my first ever build and I want to go as smoothly as possible I'm so paranoid I'm going to make a fatal mistake.
Edit: updated to that GSKILL RAM and changed the total pricing.