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JhoZ
06-02-2014, 11:27 PM
I plan to connect my new computer to my HDTV, which has a VGA input. Does VGA carry audio? Or do I need a separate connection for audio?

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Hyfi
06-03-2014, 02:58 AM
You will need a 1/8 mini to 2-RCA cable or depending on inputs, a 1/8 to 1/8 stereo cable.

1/8" Stereo Cable Male to Male - 6 Feet - Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1HP0GZ6949)

IOGEAR G2LMMRCA006 - Newegg.com (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?gclid=CLDqqPvF3b4CFeMF7Aod9kUAdQ&Item=N82E16882754029&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-3.5mm+%2f+2.5mm+Stereo+Cables-_-N82E16882754029&ef_id=Ue7QtwAABcwDFSvE:20140603105707:s)

Note: the above links are just samples. You can spend as little or as much as you want for different levels of quality.

JoeE SP9
06-03-2014, 01:25 PM
VGA cables/connections carry video only.