Do you need a computer to hook up your xbox to a computer monitor?

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The Chewie

Thinking about buying a computer monitor to hook up to my xbox. I've heard people talk about their graphics cards helping the quality, so that makes me think you need a computer for this. Can you not hook up your xbox directly to a monitor? Thanks for the help.

Answer
No, in fact, connecting your Xbox to your computer is the WRONG way to do this. You'd have to buy a video capture card and that, plus Windows, and everything, adds about a 1 second lag to the image which makes it pretty much impossible to play games. The graphics card does nothing to improve the quality.

You will want to connect your Xbox directly to the monitor. Or better yet just buy a small HDTV. That way you'll have speakers as well. Most HDTVs also have a VGA input for older computers, or you can use a HDMI/DVI cable for newer ones.

can anybody recommend a good 27 inch monitor for video games?

Raccoon la

I want to get a 27 inch monitor for playing my xbox 360 on. the most important factor is input lag since i usually use a crt tv now. I would like good image quality but i don't want to spend more then $300 if possible. I was considering the AOC 2770VH1 since it is only $230 at best buy. Thank you.

Answer
I Heard the AOC 2770VH1 lcd monitor is great

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