DVI-D v.s. Analog

Aniki Kubayashi · December 31st, 2002, 03:05 PM

Is there a difference in quality?

I have a samsung 172-T (it has DVI and Analog port) and my video card is an ABIT Siluro Gforce 4 MXPro. Is there really a difference in quality when it comes to connecting via DVI or Analog? Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Aniki

**EvilRick** · December 31st, 2002, 03:12 PM

I would say it's pretty clear. DVI is Digital, Analog is, well, analog.

The digital is going to give you a better picture by far. The real test would be you try both and then decide which you like best. I think it's going to be personal preference.

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Cody · December 31st, 2002, 03:18 PM

DVI-D will give you a fully optimized fully adjusted and clear of any interruptions (picture wise) with no settings.

Seems pretty CLEAR to me which is best.

Cody

Aniki Kubayashi · December 31st, 2002, 03:18 PM

EvilRick,

Do you know if the Abit Siluro Gforce 4MXPRO has a TV tuner built into it. I can't seem to figure out if it has one built in or not. Do you know?

Cody · December 31st, 2002, 03:25 PM

If it has a TV tuner built in, wouldn't there be a place for the TV Coax to plug in to?

Cody

**EvilRick** · December 31st, 2002, 03:30 PM

I think you're referring to "TV Out" Which, if you're talking about the GeForce4 MX460 Pro, pictured here , then yes, it has Stereo-video TV Out.

Aniki Kubayashi · December 31st, 2002, 03:30 PM

No it does not have a coax input interface in it. So I take it that the video card does not have a TV tuner. I should have just bought the ATI ALL IN WONDER 8500.

**EvilRick** · December 31st, 2002, 03:34 PM

Matrox G450 eTV has a TV tuner as well.