What kind of cable for sound?

[Druid]

So, what kind of little cable thing do I need to attach the video card to the onboard sound? I want it to go through the hdmi cable that is going to be connected to the gtx 260 c 216 so it can run the computer on a 1080p tv.

 

[Fat.Clown]

I don't think the reference gtx 260s have line in connection? (I could be wrong)
if your video card don't have a line in connection, then you simply can't
maybe your video card have integrated sound?

 

[Hefemeister]

The 260 does not have hdmi. It can connect via hdmi with an adapter but that connection will only carry video. You would have to have a minijack to rca cable adapter from your sound card to connect directly to your TV. You could use the optical out into a tuner as well. Then you would get your video either by a direct dvi connection or by using a dvi to hdmi adapter.

 

[Druid]

Newegg.com - CABLES UNLIMITED AUD-1200-25 25 ft. 3.5mm to 2 RCA Cable M-M - Audio Video Cables

Is that good enough if I am just using onboard sound or do I need something of better quality?

 

[Hefemeister]

I am not an audio connoisseur and have used something very similar to that and it sounded fine to me. If you are really concerned about quality, post a question in the audio section for help with a higher end setup.

For me with onboard it would work just fine.

 

[Druid]

It ain't going to be me using this most of the time, so I'll just go with it, and upgrade later if they aren't satisfied.

 

[philbar71]

my GTX 260 has a 2 pin connector for the sound when using DVI to HDMI. it even came with a cable

Newegg.com - MSI N260GTX-T2D896-OCv2 GeForce GTX 260 896MB 448-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

look at the pics. it is the little 2 pin thing next to the PCI express power on the top of the card. S/PDIF is what it is called.

 

[Druid]

Will that little cable reach the sound on the motherboard or do you need a soundcard?

 

[philbar71]

i have a sound card right above my 260 so it will easily reach it. but i do not use it unless i bring it over to my dads and hook my pc up to our 46" Bravia XBR tv. Crysis looks amazing on that thing maxed out.