Desktop through a HDTV??

Are there any potential hazards with running this type of connection as far as the TV goes?ShoTTyMcNaDeS

Well... if the TV is prone to burn-in then you probably shouldn't use it for a desktop. If you do, turn down the brightness.

The only hazard I could think of would be burn in on a plasma. (very bright, static toolbars)

But even that would only be a problem if you left it on for hours at a time doing nothing. Simply turning off the tv when not in use, or when using for extended period, minimizing static toolbars would fix that problem.

I personally don't have mine hooked up to a HDTV, I've got an Eyefinity setup instead.

[QUOTE="ShoTTyMcNaDeS"] Are there any potential hazards with running this type of connection as far as the TV goes?Tezcatlipoca666

Well... if the TV is prone to burn-in then you probably shouldn't use it for a desktop. If you do, turn down the brightness.

You won't have that problem with a LCD or a LED. Just older plasma displays had problems with burn-in and even the newer models have had that fixed. I have mine through a 46" LCD and have no problems whatsoever. Except for big screen gaming awesomeness! Sorry... :)

I don't have any issues with my HDTV, but I only use it for gaming for a few hours at a time...and switch off the PC when I'm done.

Nothing is wrong, movies & youtube looks good so say bye bye to smart tvs.

I have my son's hooked up to his 46in Sony Bravia LCD and it's been fine for a while. My other son's is hooked up to his 32in Samsung LCD, also with no issues. I think it may put more strain on the graphics card but not sure.

I stream all the content I'd like from my computer to my HDTV through either my ps3 or WD TV.

I stream all the content I'd like from my computer to my HDTV through either my ps3 or WD TV.

GummiRaccoon

I'm currently using a 24" 1080p HDTV as a PC monitor in my den. No problems.

I'm using a 32in flat screen and I have had no problem with it so far. I would like a monitor, but sadly I dont have a desk or anything to put it on.

I'm using my 42 inch Sanyo 720p LCD HDTV as a screen. We don't have cable, so my computer and PS3 are connected to it. No problems so far. Been using it like this for almost a year.

I have my rig hooked up via HDMI to my Panny Viera 50".

I absolutely love it, BF3 is awesome. My TV has burn protection so i dont worry too much I just make sure the screen saver comes on after 1 minute. :)

I have my rig hooked up to a 42" 1080p lcd. It works great. I've had it this way for probably 3 years. I love it. I find it really hard to go back to a monitor. I have a 23" monitor that just sits in the corner because it seems so small to use now. As long as it's LCD there wont be any burn-in issues.

Forgot to mention mine is a plasma....LCD's are too slow!acanofcoke