[lilbit96]

Can the tv mess up the computer if they are both running and are within 2 feet from each other ?

[cwwozniak]

Most likely not. A TV is nothing more than a low resolution computer monitor with a tuner and audio system built-in. Computer monitors operate on top of or right next to computers with no problems. Depending on shielding and design, the TV may radiate some audible noise in the computer's audio section and vice-versa.

[lilbit96]

Originally Posted by cwwozniak

Most likely not. A TV is nothing more than a low resolution computer monitor with a tuner and audio system built-in. Computer monitors operate on top of or right next to computers with no problems. Depending on shielding and design, the TV may radiate some audible noise in the computer's audio section and vice-versa.

Thanks,, i have a friend that said i should not have tv close to the computer as it would cause interference.. Mine is about 2 foot from the computer in same room , but on different circuit as the computer , which is powered by a power strip with power surge protection and i have not had any problems. Thanks for your answer..

[Frank4d]

Actually, yes if the TV and computer monitor both have CRT displays. My daughter has a 17 inch CRT monitor next to a 13 inch TV (about 6 inches apart). The monitor display shakes when the TV is on.

[cwwozniak]

Originally Posted by Frank4d

Actually, yes if the TV and computer monitor both have CRT displays.

I read things too literally some times. When Frank4d mentioned the TV next to computer, I didn't even think of the fact that the computer would probably have its own monitor. Thank you Frand4Dd for clarifying that two CRT based display devices just might interfere with each other.

[lilbit96]

My monitor is about 4 feet from the tv. i have not noticed any shaking. The monitor is a 17" and the tv is 25". But , like i said , they are on different circuits.. If it starts shaking, then i would know what the problem is,,thanks for the info from both of you .

[daniel_b2380]

UNshielded speakers can also cause a problem,
one of my clients had tried to use older home stereo speakers,
the magnetic fields didn't do the display any good,
began to have 'streaks' and 'messed-up' colors,
but they were immediately adjacent the monitor,

[lilbit96]

Daniel, thanks, i did not know that, i am using the ones for a computer, They must be shielded.

[daniel_b2380]

not ALL pc speakers are shielded,
depends upon $$$$$,
most of the cheaper UN-amplified ones,
not enough ommppphhhhhh there to worry about,
.
on say a 5.1 set-up,
i bought my grandson a set for his mp3 player,
that COULD also be used with a pc,
$40 or so, and it said in the manual,
the 'whatever-marked' speakers were
for REAR use only as they were not shielded,
and to not put the center channel within 4 ft of a monitor,