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Old 12-26-2017, 06:18 PM
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Can the sim screen be put on a TV ? Can you run the sim on a laptop and then run a cable to the TV .... is that the best way ?
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Old 12-27-2017, 08:06 AM
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You can buy a cheap VGA to TV converter but the picture quality is not that great. You can also use Plex. I've done both an Plex is much better.
Old 12-29-2017, 11:48 PM
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I run Realflight on my 55" 4k tv all the time. It draws a great crowd each year at the local airshow. If your pc/laptop has HDMI output that is the easiest way.
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Thanks for all the replies !

Will a laptop have enough power to run it well .... or do I need a desktop PC that has a dedicated video card ?

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Depends on the sim, RF-X probably wont even start on a laptop.

RF8 will run ok depending on the horsepower of the laptop and the realism settings in the sim. I have a fairly new laptop and run the sim on my big screen with an HDMI out.

I want to try it on the 8K tv's downtown
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Thanks. I plan to go with RF8.
Do you lose any capability, or is there any control input delay, with a wireless setup for the transmitter ..... or is the use of the cable between the transmitter and the pc/laptop better ?
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All your doing by using an HDMI output to a T.V. is using the T.V. as a monitor, no extra power is needed for the laptop to operate. I run my RF 7.5 on a 55" flat screen T.V. mounted on the shop wall via an HDMI cord. Work's great!!! A smart T.V. can be used wirelessly but there is a lag in the feed between the LT and T.V., at least mine did. I have not noticed any difference in RF's ability with any controller type's input, that being the Interlink, my radio connected, or my radio connected wireless.

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Yes, it will work.

However, you should be aware that most large HD TV's aren't suitable for gaming as they have input lag, which basically means a delay. They willl not have 120-140 hz displays, which can make it look worse and potential graphical flaws. They will not support gsync/vsync so you might experience screen tearing.

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