GeneralUsing TV as 3rd monitor?
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I've plugged my PC into my TV so I can use it as a 3rd monitor (Set as Primary Monitor) for games and other stuff but when I use my monitors the quality of them has gotten worse with the picture being blurry and not as sharp as they used to be.
Does anyone have any ideas how I can resolve this (Possibly setting the TV as a 3rd monitor and running games off of it)
The TV can run at 1920x1080 (With 100% scaling instead of 150%) which is what im using but its recommended to use 1360x768. The taskbar is also cut out along with the top and sides of the screens, not sure if this is my TV or not.

TL;DR
How do I set up a TV as a monitor without ruining the quality of my original monitors? (which are plugged in at the same time.)

Sorry if this doesnt really make sense but I hope someone knows what im on about
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If you're setting up your HDTV as a second or third monitor, you may need to use your PC's DisplayPort output, in which case you can purchase a DisplayPort-to-HDMI converter and plug into your HDTV's HDMI input. The main advantage to converting from DisplayPort is that HDMI and DisplayPort both carry sound as well as video--if you use DVI (even the digital version) or VGA, you'll need to connect your PC's sound to the HDTV or to external speakers separately.

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Before you start using your HDTV as a monitor, you need to figure out whether your graphics card/integrated graphics is capable of outputting at the resolution of the HDTV. To do this, you'll first need to find the resolution of the HDTV by consulting the manufacturer's manual. Be aware that some HDTVs have non-standard resolutions. Then, find your graphics card's maximum resolution by going to Control Panel > Display > Change display settings > Advanced settings > List All Modes. Find the resolution that matches your HDTV and select it.
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