What're the benefits of DVI vs. Analog VGA?

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Might be a dumb question. Today I got my first monitor that actually has a DVI input (right now it's using the VGA cable with a DVI adapter on the graphics card).

It didn't come with a DVI cable, and I'm wondering if I should invest in one. Are they faster or crisper or something?
 
they are just a bit better. they are faster and more reliable. i dont think there is much of a difference tho
 
vga always has 16ms+ response time

dvi allows for down to 2ms, higher fill rate too i think. better signal i think

the response time is crucial for gaming
 
Are you saying that even if using a 5ms monitor with a VGA cable, I'm stuck at 16ms?

By the way, anyone know an approximate retail price on a DVI cable?
 
I don't get it. Monitors were rated under 16 ms before DVI existed.

For instance, my old Sony 19" LCD from a few years ago said 12ms and had only analog.
 
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