PS3 on computer monitor?

[superman22x]

How I go about doing it? I don't have my own TV when I go back to school, but I might get a new monitor this summer, so I was thinking about getting one that would allow me to use my PS3 as well as my computer.
Like would something like this work:
Newegg.com - ASUS VH242H Black 23.6" 5ms HDMI Full 1080P Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 (ASCR 20000:1) Built in Speakers

Also, how would I go about doing audio? I have an optical port on my mobo and one on the PS3, would that work to output to my computer speakers?

 

[~Darkseeker~]

Just grab a cheapo HDMI cable from bestbuy or something. easiest way.

 

[superman22x]

But what about audio? I don't want to use the monitor's speakers, I want my surround sound, lol.

 

[~Darkseeker~]

Not overly sure about that, it's difficult since the monitor has no other audio out (or so the description says)

surely someone here will know

EDIT: the monitor comes with a 3.5mm cable, so it must have a 3.5mm out.

so,

PS3 -> HDMI into Monitor -> Monitor's 3.5mm into speakers

 

[berry120]

EDIT: the monitor comes with a 3.5mm cable, so it must have a 3.5mm out.

Am I missing something or is the 3.5mm cable most likely for the input not the output?!

 

[~Darkseeker~]

hm, good point

not sure, can't think too well, not much sleep lol xD

 

[connchri]

According to the reviews I have just looked up (Amazon is an amazing thing ) and the tech specs on the ASUS website, that monitor does indeed have a 3.5mm output for sound. It's marketed for earphone output, but a standard set of stereo speakers will work fine.

If you fancy a better set up, or your speakers are a fancy SPDIF supporting setup, then you can simply use the output from the PS3.

Hope that helps.

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: ASUS VH242H 23.6-Inch Widescreen LCD Monitor - Black
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - Display- ASUS VH242H (Check under input/output and you will see "Earphone jack 3.5mm Mini-jack".

Hope that's helpful.