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Old 18-05-2007, 03:19 AM   #1 (permalink)
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As the title suggests I need a cable to connect my PC to my telly. Trouble is, though, that all Composite cables that I've come across also include the left and right audio (phono) cables too.

My PC is already connected to my HIFI (via the sound card), so these cables are not needed.

Ok, I might be being a bit of a tight git, but it seems pointless to pay for something that I don't need. So can anyone point me in the right direction?

The cable needs to be around 10 meters. (in truth 6 meters would do the job, but I doubt they sell them in that length!)

Any help will be much appreciated.

I'm also not sure if a cable purchased in the US or elsewhere will work here in the UK, so, once again, any help will be appreciated.



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I believe the two audio cables are part of the package as standard.
Don't think you'll find one without them tbh.

Don't you have a VGA or DVI input on your TV?

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I believe the two audio cables are part of the package as standard.
Don't think you'll find one without them tbh.

Don't you have a VGA or DVI input on your TV?
Found this, trouble is though, with delivery it's just over £20. Dont really want to spend that much.

I'm still using a crusty old CRT telly, so, no it aint got a VGA or DVI input.


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Ebay will have what your are looking for
search for 10 meter composite video cable and you should find some seperates.

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First off - thanks for the help.

Tried a little experiment today using a bog standard phono 2 phono connection to see if it would work...and it did! I always thought that the yellow composite video cables were completely different, but it would seem not...

Anyways I popped off to Maplins and bought a standard single phono lead (5meters) plus a 3m extension lead, hooked it up and it works perfectly.

Total cost, just over a tenner - I know ebay would have been cheaper but I couldn't be arsed to wait, and besides a bit of DIY is more fun!


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