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    tuner questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by dellienware owner, Dec 16, 2009.

  1. dellienware owner

    dellienware owner Notebook Evangelist

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    well i am kinda bummed about the lack of eye catching games for the pc. well here is my question if i bought a tuner is it possible to use my nvidia 260, 1gb to the full extent. if i hooked my ps3 up to the tuner. therefore making the graphics look way better than hooking my ps3 up to a tv
     
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  2. TurbodTalon

    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't think there's a way to hook a current-gen console up and run it in high-def without some lag between the tuner and your screen. This would make gaming very un-enjoyable.
     
    TurbodTalon, Dec 16, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    sorry that makes no sense, but to say it shortly no you cannot make them look better by hooking them up to your computer.



    BTW, computer games have better graphics then consoles ;)
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 16, 2009
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  4. Wraithbane

    Wraithbane Notebook Geek

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    Batman: Arkham Asylum
    Moder Warfare 2
    Dragon Age: Origins
    Heroes of Newerth
    League of Legends
    Aion
    World of Warcraft


    Soon:

    Starcraft 2
    Diablo 3
     
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    TurbodTalon Notebook Virtuoso

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    And Crysis, albeit three years old is gorgeous.

    Moo, I think he's talking about using an HD tuner to run his PS3 through his laptop screen. This is actually a popular subject, and WILL work. But due to the tiny bit of lag, games are still unplayable.
     
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  6. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i know me and batboy argued because he said it couldn't be done and closed the thread without letting me help him ;) :rolleyes:


    he is refering to hooking his PS3 up then using his GTX 260m plus the PS3 to make it look better then just the PS3


    not just a tv tuner which makes no sense .....
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 16, 2009
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  7. dellienware owner

    dellienware owner Notebook Evangelist

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    moo you are soo right plus have you played guild wars to know how i could tweak it to enhance the edges of the players
     
    dellienware owner, Dec 17, 2009
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    There's no way to 'tweak' games, either on your consoles or those that just don't have the graphics. The best you could do is force the maximum amount of AA and AF you can in the nVidia/ATi control panel.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Dec 17, 2009
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