Can I use my TV as a monitor

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   I have a Samsung 40" LCD 1080p TV.  It has HDMI ports and S-Video, VGA as well.  Can I use this for my monitor?  This is what I will problably be getting...

Copy of Specifications: 
Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932 
Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish 
Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish 
Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) 
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) 
Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only) 
System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ 
Card Reader: - No Thanks 
Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed) 
Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) 
Raid Option: - No Thanks 
Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks 
Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) 
Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks 
Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) 
Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology) 
TV Tuner: - No Thanks 
Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio 
Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only 
Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) 
Modifications: - No Thanks 
Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability 
Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) 
Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed) 
Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system 
Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) 
Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) 
Protection: - No Thanks 
Office: - No Thanks 
Benchmarking: - No Thanks 
Install/Test Game: - No Thanks 
LCD Display: - No Thanks 
Surge Shield: - No Thanks 
Speakers: - No Thanks 
Keyboard: - No Thanks 
Mouse: - No Thanks 
External Storage: - No Thanks 
Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty 

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wiacekc Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Quote Reply Topic: Can I use my TV as a monitor Posted: 06 Oct 2008 at 8:29pm
	I have a Samsung 40" LCD 1080p TV. It has HDMI ports and S-Video, VGA as well. Can I use this for my monitor? This is what I will problably be getting... Copy of Specifications: Chassis: Cooler Master HAF 932 Exterior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Interior Finish: - Standard Factory Finish Power Supply: 1000W Corsair HX (Dual/Triple/Quad SLI Compatible) Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9650 3.0GHz (1333MHz FSB) (12MB Cache) Motherboard: nVidia 790i Ultra Core 2 Quad (nForce 790i Ultra SLI) (DDR3 Only) System Memory: 4GB DDR3 1333MHz OCZ Card Reader: - No Thanks Hard Drive 1: 300GB Western Digital VelociRaptor (10K RPM) (16MB Cache) (Extreme Speed) Hard Drive 2: 500GB Western Digital (16MB Cache) (7200 RPM) (SATA) Raid Option: - No Thanks Hard Drive 3: - No Thanks Optical Drive 1: DVD±R/RW/CD-R/RW (DVD Writer 20x / CD-Writer 48x) (LightScribe Edition) Optical Drive 2: - No Thanks Wireless Access: High Speed Network Port (Supports High-Speed Cable / DSL / Network Connections) Video Card: 2x SLI Dual (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 896MB (Includes PhysX Technology) TV Tuner: - No Thanks Sound Card: Integrated Motherboard Audio Extreme Cooling: Liquid Chilled FrostBite CPU Only Internal Lighting: Blizzard Internal Lighting (Red Edition) (Cold Cathode Tubes) Modifications: - No Thanks Boost Processor: Yes, Overclock the processor as much as possible with complete stability Boost Video Card: - No Thanks, Please do not overclock my video card(s) Boost Memory: Yes, Overclock memory timings (Includes Memory Fan Kit Installed) Tweak Windows: - No Thanks, Please do not tweak the services on the operating system Windows OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium (64-Bit Edition) (For Enthusiasts) Restore Kit: Digital Storm Specialized Recovery System (DVD Image Based) Protection: - No Thanks Office: - No Thanks Benchmarking: - No Thanks Install/Test Game: - No Thanks LCD Display: - No Thanks Surge Shield: - No Thanks Speakers: - No Thanks Keyboard: - No Thanks Mouse: - No Thanks External Storage: - No Thanks Warranty: 3 Year Platinum Care Extended Parts & Labor Warranty

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2008 at 8:39pm
	yes you got 2 gpu-s which will handle resolution of 1680 x 1050 or higher
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

wiacekc Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2008 at 8:41pm
	Sweet, its going to be sick to have a 40" monitor

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2008 at 8:51pm
	make sure to let us know, I got a 50" but my games are played on the consoles, they do look great on there tho
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

wiacekc Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 82	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2008 at 8:59pm
	i do use it for consoles too, but i think that they will be replaced. i am new to computer gaming but i think base upon these systems power i will be sticking to DS. Thanks for the tips DST4ME.

DST4ME Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS ELITE Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 36758	Quote Reply Posted: 06 Oct 2008 at 9:06pm
	My pleasure and you are welcome boss, ya I hear there is a new Nintendo coming out in 2010 and I'm sure ms and Sony will have an answer for it. but the new Nintendo system is suppose to be great with graphics this time around. PC also, will always have better graphics Edited by DST4ME - 06 Oct 2008 at 9:07pm
	Nvidia Drivers----AMD Drivers

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