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dr_roberts49 · November 24th, 2006, 10:34 AM

The cables are different. Don't buy DVI adaptors as a substitute for a DVI cable. All the DVI adaptors do, is allow you to use the DVI output on your video card with a standard VGA cable. It DOES NOT provide a digital output. The wires in a DVI cable are completely different from a VGA cable, so don't waste your money on an adaptor. It's not a cheap fix. Buy the cable. My ViewSonic is a widescreen display, so the DVI connection is a definite plus for me.

Robert

November 24th, 2006, 10:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
dr_roberts49 Ultimate Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Columbia, Maryland Posts: 1,654	The cables are different. Don't buy DVI adaptors as a substitute for a DVI cable. All the DVI adaptors do, is allow you to use the DVI output on your video card with a standard VGA cable. It DOES NOT provide a digital output. The wires in a DVI cable are completely different from a VGA cable, so don't waste your money on an adaptor. It's not a cheap fix. Buy the cable. My ViewSonic is a widescreen display, so the DVI connection is a definite plus for me. Robert __________________ "The philosphy of one century is the common sense of the next"