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A DVI, or Digital Visual Interface, cable delivers a clearer image to a LCD display, whether it is something like a monitor or a television. Since a DVI cable does not have to convert as much information as a VGA cable does, you do not lose anything anything in the signal and it comes out better.
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Are DVI cables better than HDMI cables?
DVI cables and HDMI carry the same video quality, HDMI however can pass audio.
Do DVI cables degrade the screen quality?
No DVI is better for quality than some other options like analog cables.
What five different cables can you use for hooking up your computer to your television?
There are many options for connecting a computer to a television. The following are five different cables that can be used: HDMI, DVI-1 (singe link), DVI-1(dual link), DVI-D (single link), DVI-D(double link), and DVI-A.
What are the typical lengths that DVI to HDMI cables come in?
DVI/HDMI cables typically come in lengths of three or five meters. Five meters, or about 16.4 feet, is usually regarded as the official limit on such cables.
What 2 types of connectors can be on DVI cables?
DVI- Digital (DVI-D) Supports digital display only. DVI- Integrated (DVI- I) Supports both digital and analog display By Joseph Julius (man from Mpwapwa- Tanzania)
What cables do you need to convert your HDMI to a VGA connection?
You don't really need cables. You should first get a converter or update your graphics card so that it has a DVI output, then use a DVI to HDMI cable.
What are two types of monitor cables that are available for purchase?
The most popular monitor cables being sold at the present moment are the DVI, HDMI, DVI to HDMI and SVGA. Prices on these start at $9.99 however the high definition cables can cost upwards of $60.00.
Will a component input to DVI output work on a Computer Monitor?
If you have the correct cables and a DVI to VGA adapter (as most computer monitors use VGA), it should work.
Does the Cables Unlimited - Video cable - Male 18 pin digital DVI work for HDMI?
That cable is specifically designed to double as a DVI/HDMI adapter, it will work.
Does dvi cables carry sound?
No, DVI cables do not carry sound. They are designed to carry just video signals, therefore you will need a separate audio connection to hear the sound. If you have an HDMI connection, then you can use this to carry the video and the sound down the same cable.
Is interference shielding important when considering monitor cables for use in a typical home environment?
It depends on the cable. For monitors, it is important when buying VGA cables, but not cruical at all for DVI cables.
What is a better cable, HDMI or DVI?
Both HDMI 1.1 and DVI are equal quality as far as video is concerned but only HDMI can carry audio as well. HDMI 1.3 has an option for Deep-Colour support - meaning more colours than maybe some older DVI displays can display. Be aware that all HDMI devices are likely to be HDCP compliant to protect content such as Blu-ray movies while older DVI devices may not have HDCP capability and so will not sure protected images.
