I'm on a Windows XP desktop, and I'm trying to figure out a way to hook my computer to my TV, I used to have a laptop and used a S-video cable, and that worked great, but my laptop died and my desktop does not have a s-video port.

I have been on google trying to figure this out, came across a USB to 3RCA cable but I read 'video' will not work through a cable like this....

So I'm wondering if a 4Pin USB to 3RCA/DC3.5mm Audio M/M Cable like this in the link would work?
http://www.miniinthebox.com/4p-to-3rca-dc3-5-m-m-cable-1-8m_p598644.html

Or would a USB to S-Video cable work? Something like this?
http://www.miniinthebox.com/usb-2-0-male-to-6rca-s-video-female-video-audio-capture-adapter-pro-support-xbox-360-psp-ps3-dvd-vcd_p809954.html

I'm confused on what way I should go, and what will work, can anyone help?


Neither of those will work - the first is only for audio and the second is for capturing video into the computer, not outputting to a TV.

I cannot think of any way you can connect a laptop over S-Video through USB.  You may be able to get an adapter from your VGA port but I cannot vouch for if these will work.  Also bear in mind that generally the quality from a computer over a connection like S-Video is generally dreadful.Thank you for that info, can you think of any reason this will not work? Its a little expensive but if it will work....
http://www.svideo.com/vga2videosmall.htmlWhy not spend that money towards a vid card that'll suit your needs ? ? Quote from: patio on MARCH 01, 2014, 11:02:30 AM

Why not spend that money towards a vid card that'll suit your needs ? ?

I also take it the TV is older and doesn't provide any better inputs such as VGA, DVI or HDMI as these would be better options.

Yeah, its an older tv, forgot to mention that....Only has the S-video port....

Google:" Hook my PC to my TV"

What make/model is the PC in question as this would help us look at other possible solutions?
You do realise that most people find this place by Googling problems they are having?  Giving people search terms for Google is hardly helpful and is often seen as patronising.