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November 23rd, 2006, 10:19 PM
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i know dvi is better then vga...but how much...is it faster? better picture? is it like hd tv? is there a noticable difference to the human eye? any info would help. thanks alot!!!! | 
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November 24th, 2006, 12:10 AM
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If your card supports DVI (most do), make sure your LCD display supports it too. Without going spec-crazy, let's just say that DVI digital is above and beyond "old" vga analog in everyway. Noting else to say. Did it myself last September.
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November 24th, 2006, 01:34 AM
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How much are DVI cables? I have a DVI moniter and a card but no cord.
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November 24th, 2006, 01:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Prince Lalijama have a DVI moniter and a card but no cord. | lol thats weird. i think dvi is sharper. duno whether its just me but ever since i swapped to dvi i can swear it loooks a lil sharper | |
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November 24th, 2006, 09:18 AM
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Don't go for the high priced DVI cables which can run $50-$80. My new ViewSonic came with a free DVI cable. Price them on NewEgg or TigerDirect. If you don't have your LCD monitor yet, check to see if it comes with a DVI cable. It seems that the cable is coming with most LCDs that support DVI.
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November 24th, 2006, 09:21 AM
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So is DVI different to the old school cables used for CRT monitors ! If so i may have to check my setup  | |
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November 24th, 2006, 09:36 AM
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I had a Dell Ultrasharp connected to two computers, one through the VGA connector and the other through a DVI connector, bith running XP with virtually identical video cards. Switching back and forth, there was a barely perceptible difference in favor of DVI. But not enough to write home about. | 
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November 24th, 2006, 10:34 AM
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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.
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November 24th, 2006, 12:40 PM
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i have a 20in lcd monitor...with both dvi and vga...as of now i am using vga on my geforce 5500...which sucks...but i just upgraded my computer..and my new graphics card is a x850 xt...which has dual dvi ports! if that helps | |
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November 24th, 2006, 12:53 PM
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Shop for the cables. Most retail stores sell them in the $50 plus catagory. Check on the web. Even with shipping costs, you should get a better price. Good luck.
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