Help Please

ChrisUlrich · 09-02-2006, 08:45 PM

What is DVI and VGA? I got a Viewsonic VX2025wm with my brand new computer and no idea what i'm doing with it. haha

The screen is crystal clear and huuuuuuuge! Just want to make sure I am getting the most out of it.

Yasu · 09-02-2006, 08:49 PM

Basically, they are 2 different connections for monitors. DVI is supposed to look better but sometimes it's not even noticeable.

bumblebee_tuna · 09-02-2006, 09:19 PM

VGA is more common around computer monitors as monitors will usually have that connector. I used to think DVI was used for projectors but maybe I'm wrong... Is DVI still going to be better with a VGA adapter?

StrangleHold · 09-02-2006, 11:57 PM

DVI is digital, VGA is analog, Digital video interface, Video Graphics Array

ChrisUlrich · 09-03-2006, 01:22 AM

Now everytime I enter a video game it keeps telling to to switch to the optimum resolution for my monitor for best picture quality.

1- Exit
2- Disable

But I can't figure out how to stop it from coming up. Because WC3 doesn't support the 1680x1000 or whatever it is.

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ChrisUlrich Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 682	Help Please What is DVI and VGA? I got a Viewsonic VX2025wm with my brand new computer and no idea what i'm doing with it. haha The screen is crystal clear and huuuuuuuge! Just want to make sure I am getting the most out of it.

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09-03-2006, 01:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisUlrich Platinum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 682	Now everytime I enter a video game it keeps telling to to switch to the optimum resolution for my monitor for best picture quality. 1- Exit 2- Disable But I can't figure out how to stop it from coming up. Because WC3 doesn't support the 1680x1000 or whatever it is.