dvi or hdmi

robina_80 · 11-14-2006, 01:05 PM

ive just seen a gfx card with a HDMI interface on it why would you need one, all monitors yous d-sub or the new DVI interface

Verve · 11-14-2006, 01:16 PM

It would be perfect if you owned an HDTV, maybe it would be more convenient for some people.

jjsevdt · 11-14-2006, 01:33 PM

The adapter for DVI-HDMI is only about $30, even for Monster. I would use HDMI in a heartbeat.

Spitfire76 · 11-26-2006, 04:36 AM

My gfx card is only VGA and S-Video, I am go into hook up an HDTV also, so I guess I need a new gfx card... The TV has VGA, component and HDMI, I will obviously use the VGA for the monitor, so should I get a gfx card with VGA and DVI and use an HDMI/DVI changeover cord, or get one with VGA and component.
I plan on getting it from tiger direct, and they have one of each for about $59
With just DVI and VGA
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...512222&CatId=0
With DVI VGA and Component
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...583347&CatId=0
Any input would much appreciated

Impr3ssiv3 · 11-26-2006, 05:30 AM

HDMI connectors is for high quality connection to an HDTV. the most recent version of the HDMI cable(1.3 i think) also puts the audio through the cable so there is only need for one cable(the HDMI) to output the video and audio

[-0MEGA-] · 11-26-2006, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjsevdt

The adapter for DVI-HDMI is only about $30, even for Monster. I would use HDMI in a heartbeat.

You can pick up one of those for $7 on Newegg.

Spitfire76 · 11-26-2006, 06:19 AM

OK Cool, So dont worry about component, Just get DVI/VGA with adapter.
They are the same price, Would it be woth it to get the one with Component. Or not even bother... Ive never heard of diablo before

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...512222&CatId=0

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...583347&CatId=0

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11-26-2006, 04:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spitfire76 New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	My gfx card is only VGA and S-Video, I am go into hook up an HDTV also, so I guess I need a new gfx card... The TV has VGA, component and HDMI, I will obviously use the VGA for the monitor, so should I get a gfx card with VGA and DVI and use an HDMI/DVI changeover cord, or get one with VGA and component. I plan on getting it from tiger direct, and they have one of each for about $59 With just DVI and VGA http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...512222&CatId=0 With DVI VGA and Component http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...583347&CatId=0 Any input would much appreciated

11-26-2006, 06:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
Spitfire76 New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11	OK Cool, So dont worry about component, Just get DVI/VGA with adapter. They are the same price, Would it be woth it to get the one with Component. Or not even bother... Ive never heard of diablo before http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...512222&CatId=0 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...583347&CatId=0

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