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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG/PCE Repair/Mod Discussion => Topic started by: Azzurri on September 03, 2014, 07:00:25 AM

Title: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: Azzurri on September 03, 2014, 07:00:25 AM

I'm very new when it comes to the PCE, but from what I've read and watched people seem to go for the RGB mod and connect it to the XRGB Mini Framemeister. 

Is there any reason to go with the component mod over the RGB?  I know you need SCART cables, but they're pretty easy to buy for cheap off of Ebay.

Are there any advantages from either or?  Main differences?

The thing is I want to run it the console to my PC monitor, but it only has HDMI, which is why I was going for the RGB and have it go through a Framemeister.

Are there any alternatives?

Thanks a lot fellas!

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: turbokon on September 03, 2014, 09:44:48 AM

I don't have a xrgb mini and my HDTV takes component video and supports 240p,  thus the component video mod is more logically for me.

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: wolfman on September 03, 2014, 09:59:12 AM

Iam using the RGB mod with a customized cinch to scart cable, since I use a CRT TV for gaming. So no need for a component mod....but I might need it one day when I have to switch to LCD/LED.

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: PunkicCyborg on September 03, 2014, 10:10:09 AM

Most of the scalers and mods for retro gaming are geared towards RGB.

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: Azzurri on September 03, 2014, 10:24:38 AM

Ahh I see.  Looks like my tv doesn't do 240p

Thanks guys

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: Azzurri on September 03, 2014, 10:44:42 AM

Double Post

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: thesteve on September 03, 2014, 11:38:05 AM

They all say they don't, so ya do need to test it

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: Azzurri on September 03, 2014, 11:40:51 AM

Quote from: thesteve on September 03, 2014, 11:38:05 AM

They all say they don't, so ya do need to test it

Lol it's a 4k so it actually might not.

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: Keith Courage on September 03, 2014, 02:58:56 PM

Test it by putting the yellow composite cable from your system into the green component jack. IF you get a black and white picture then your TV will accept the component 240P signal.

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: Ravij on September 17, 2014, 08:37:55 AM

I have a cheap Scart to HDMI convertor which works fine. There is some slight motion blur on 240P images, but I can live with it. I have a CRT when I want perfection!

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAwWDYwMA%3d%3d/%24(KGrHqV%2c%21qkF%219Nzm9zVBQd7ETObz%21__60_12.jpg)


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220976911103

Title: Re: RGB vs. Component Mod
Post by: technozombie on September 17, 2014, 09:30:38 AM

RGB is the native image of the system. The Rgb mod just allows you to get that signal out of your system. A component mod would just be a chip that converts rgb into the NTSC "component" standard. You can buy a box that converts euro scart(rgb) to component just like the HDMI one pictured above. The advantage in doing that is that other systems can do the same thing with just a cable (SNES, Genesis, master system)