PC version, Computer to TV

[stinny]

Hey, Ive just started with Rocksmith (On my computer of course) but i want to play the game on my TV screen because its a lot bigger and i like standing up instead of sitting on a chair and play. So my question is basicaly if i can play Rocksmith on my TV screen (Which is on my wall) AND play normal games (FPS etc) on my regular PC screen. So i can like switch between those two. Im really a noob at this, but i just want to know if its possible...

[MTZIGG]

Originally posted by Rogue203:

You can do it, but depending on how you connect, you may cause latency in the game. I have multiple video cards in my machine, so I directly connect to my TV just like I do to my monitor (through HDMI).

But, TVs typically have a little bit of processing for video, so if your TV has the ability to turn off processing, or to select a 'Game' mode, then you'll want to make sure that's set.

Also, audio may be a challenge. You don't want to use audio over HDMI or you will definitely run into latency issues.

What he said
I play on a 45in hdmi video analog audio welcome

[stinny]

Originally posted by Rogue203:

You can do it, but depending on how you connect, you may cause latency in the game. I have multiple video cards in my machine, so I directly connect to my TV just like I do to my monitor (through HDMI).

But, TVs typically have a little bit of processing for video, so if your TV has the ability to turn off processing, or to select a 'Game' mode, then you'll want to make sure that's set.

Also, audio may be a challenge. You don't want to use audio over HDMI or you will definitely run into latency issues.

I didn't plan to hear the sound through the tv from the computer....the sounds come out of my speakers as usually....i just wanted the game on my TV (kind of like a monitor)

[Apollos Reckoning]

You can adjust your default playback device to be whichever device you want (assuming you have multiple devices connected).


You should be able to launch a game in windowed borderless (or maybe with border so you can easily move it) and play it on one screen.
Then by using "alt + tab" (or even moving your cursor off the game if possible) you should be able to launch a seperate game.

Assuming your computer can handle it, I don't really see why this wouldn't work. Post results if you give it a shot.


Min you: I'm not sure how Steam will behave if you try to launch 2 games from Steam. I haven't tried this myself and I'm not certain if it would work. If it doesn't work you could try launching Steam in offline mode and running two games. That might work.

[MTZIGG]

Originally posted by Stianji:

Originally posted by Rogue203:

You can do it, but depending on how you connect, you may cause latency in the game. I have multiple video cards in my machine, so I directly connect to my TV just like I do to my monitor (through HDMI).

But, TVs typically have a little bit of processing for video, so if your TV has the ability to turn off processing, or to select a 'Game' mode, then you'll want to make sure that's set.

Also, audio may be a challenge. You don't want to use audio over HDMI or you will definitely run into latency issues.

I didn't plan to hear the sound through the tv from the computer....the sounds come out of my speakers as usually....i just wanted the game on my TV (kind of like a monitor)

Thats how i use it

[stinny]

Originally posted by ApollosReckoning:

You can adjust your default playback device to be whichever device you want (assuming you have multiple devices connected).


You should be able to launch a game in windowed borderless (or maybe with border so you can easily move it) and play it on one screen.
Then by using "alt + tab" (or even moving your cursor off the game if possible) you should be able to launch a seperate game.

Assuming your computer can handle it, I don't really see why this wouldn't work. Post results if you give it a shot.


Min you: I'm not sure how Steam will behave if you try to launch 2 games from Steam. I haven't tried this myself and I'm not certain if it would work. If it doesn't work you could try launching Steam in offline mode and running two games. That might work.

Oh i didnt mean to play 2 games at once. I ment to use my TV-Screen when i play RS2014 and my computer screen to play other games if you understand :) thanks for your advice though. I will tell if it works as planned ;)

[demizach]

I play through my TV, with sound coming from my computer speakers (acutally, more often than not, I'm using headphones). I've just connected a regular monitor cable, so no video lag. I read a tip somewhere that makes the process much easier. You can set up Steam to use your TV (2nd monitor) as the default monitor when you use Big Picture mode. I just click Big Picture mode and launch Rocksmith from there. Works like a charm for me. (except for the stupid Windows volume warning everytime I try to turn my volume up past 42...*sigh*)

[stinny]

Originally posted by demizach:

I play through my TV, with sound coming from my computer speakers (acutally, more often than not, I'm using headphones). I've just connected a regular monitor cable, so no video lag. I read a tip somewhere that makes the process much easier. You can set up Steam to use your TV (2nd monitor) as the default monitor when you use Big Picture mode. I just click Big Picture mode and launch Rocksmith from there. Works like a charm for me. (except for the stupid Windows volume warning everytime I try to turn my volume up past 42...*sigh*)

well actually...my TV would be thr 4TH monitor because i have 3 pc monitors...but that doesnt matter,does it?

[demizach]

I wouldn't think so. I don't remember exactly (it's one of those things, set it and forget it), but I'm pretty sure you can choose which monitor to use as the default for 'big picture mode' in Steam.

[demizach]

Just had a quick look. You can only set Big Picture settings when in Big Picture mode. Under "Display" and "Resolution", you can of course set the resolution, but you can also select the monitor, so you should have no problem selecting your fourth monitor.

[stinny]

Originally posted by demizach:

Just had a quick look. You can only set Big Picture settings when in Big Picture mode. Under "Display" and "Resolution", you can of course set the resolution, but you can also select the monitor, so you should have no problem selecting your fourth monitor.

Great! I just have to connect it first cause im doing some changes in my gaming/music room :D Thanks man

[shinobi.wav]

Use a HDMI Cable or buy the Steam Link

[stinny]

Crap, I have 2 DVI ports and i have 2 HDMI --> DVI, but only one of them works?.....

[Fleet Admiral Risuparta]

Originally posted by Stianji:

Crap, I have 2 DVI ports and i have 2 HDMI --> DVI, but only one of them works?.....

Many many aeons ago I had a GPU (8800GTS IIRC) which had three outputs, but only two could function at once - could be the same thing here that you can only use three at a time. Remember that the GPU RAM is shared with the displays, so you might have better performance with less displays connected anyway. Not the optimal thing, but still.

Otherwise you can do what you want to do, just set the desktop to extended mode. Personally I always use clone so that I see the same thing on both displays. Easier for gaming, not so good for work.

Also, forget Big Picture, it's completely useless since you only need it to launch the game and that's it. Rocksmith has also always automatically adjusted to the external display resolution (1080p at home, 720p at my current residence) without any need to tinker around, as my computer automatically mirrors the resolution in clone mode.

[Vermillion]

Originally posted by Human Time Machine:

Use a HDMI Cable or buy the Steam Link

Steam Link is going to add a lot of latency.

[Unyaa]

Many PCs have an HDMI or DVI port. A DVI to HDMI converter often works, however, you may have to play with control panel to output sound onto the DVI port.