This is not something I did recently, but I decided to post it as a reference for anyone trying to connect a PS3 to a computer monitor through HDMI without built-in speakers in the monitor.

So recently I connected my PS3 to my Dell flat panel 20″ LCD monitor. I had to purchase the following to get this to work:

• HDMI to DVI cable (a converter cable)
• A/V coupler
• Cheap set of self powered PC speakers

I had to work around one major issue with my setup and this is why I’m writing this post. My flat panel monitor doesn’t have speakers so I needed to purchase some cheap self powered computer speakers ($18.00).  The diagram below illustrates my particular setup:

After I connected everything (reference the diagram above) I powered on my PS3. More than likely you’ll need to hold the power button on the PS3 for 10 seconds so that the PS3 will automatically recognize your monitor type, this is what I had to do. Upon recognizing the monitor the PS3 will prompt you to use HDMI for both Audio and Video output. Say yes to use HDMI for both, the problem is that I am not sending audio out my HDMI connection. I resolved this issue by simply setting the audio options in the PS3 system settings to use A/V output port.

Everything now is working great. My monitor, however, only supports up to 720p so I’m not getting the optimal resolution, but my television only supports 420p, the LCD monitor is an improvement no doubt.