DVI or Analog Connection for LCD in Computer Hardware Discussion/Reviews http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r16746371 en Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:19:18 EDT Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:19:18 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16766657 Gem :
said by NYR11 See Profile :

Thanks for all the help. I will definitely give the dvi cable a try. :)
Try it both ways if you have the time. I couldn't notice the difference on two Viewsonics.

And that was at non-native resolution where DVI was supposed to be sharper.

Also test it with 3D action images if you are into games.

Then let us know if you can.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16766657 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:39:07 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16766487 NYR11 : Just want to update to say I bought a DVI cable today($20@Bestbuy) and do see a difference in picture quality. Text does seem clearer and absolutely no noise noticeable in darker areas of the screen. By the way the monitor that I purchased is a Gateway 1975W widescreen 19" model. I usually make my computer goodies purchases using Newegg. However, I bought this at Compusa. I thought the price was really good. $229-$50 instant rebate=$179-$20 mail-in rebate=final price of $159. Not bad for a 19" widescreen. :)
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from my experience most LCD's above 17' come with a DVI connection and analog. i have a 15' sony and it only has analog ]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16754699 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 03:45:23 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748988 Fluker : My dual monitor setup uses one of each simply because that's what I ended up when I went looking for a bargain video card.

On the analog display some noise and can be seen in the darker greys but then again I am somewhat picky. Most people wouldn't be bothered to take notice of the difference.

btw my monitors are the l1780q from LG and are midrange in quality. ymmv]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748988 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:03:42 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748953 Sweet Witch : If you don't mind me asking, why do some (more than 50% it seems) LCDs come only with an analog connection if DVI is so much better?
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I found this BBR thread and article to be very helpful:

»Analog vs Digital

LCD connections: analog vs. digital
Unless you're a pro photographer, a prepress professional, or someone else who needs superprecise, top-notch image quality, you should be fine using a CRT or an LCD on an analog signal.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748916 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 09:47:33 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748612 Anonymous_ : just get one on newegg for 12.99
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···12189048
has to be the dual link type]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748612 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 08:25:50 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748542 Shootist :
said by NYR11 See Profile :

Finally took the plunge and bought a 19" widescreen LCD monitor. What a difference over my old CRT. Anyway, it has a DVI connection and so does my 6600GT video card. It only came however, with the VGA cable. It is connected right now with the analog cable and looks great. What I want to know is will it perform better with the DVI connection?
Check the box again. I have never know any LCD that could use DVI that did NOT come with both cables. DVI and VGA.
If you can not find it in the box I would contact the person/company you bought it from and find out why it didn't have one in the box and if that doesn't work contact the maker and ask for one.
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said by clevere1 See Profile :

DVI for a crisp clear, sharp image.

VGA for anything else.

Non-native resolutions look like crap on most LCD's.
that is only some but highend look good

let's say i lower the resolution to 640 X 480 32bits

it will Force it to run 480P mode to keep the good image :D(monitor also supports 480I but the video card will force 480P cause it will not do 480i in DVI mode)
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748227 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 04:45:07 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748037 Jahntassa : DVI is indeed night and day, especially on Dell LCDs. It does offer a crisper display, slightly improved colors, and if you had dual screens, is pretty much the ONLY way to get the colors to match between the screens.

As said by others it also eliminates any noise in the cabling caused by any sort of electromagnetic interference.

If you can get a DVI cable cheap, either online or on clearance, go for it. But as said, I wouldn't reccomend going to a big box store because they'll overcharge you.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16748037 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:41:51 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747854 clevere1 : DVI for a crisp clear, sharp image.

VGA for anything else.

Non-native resolutions look like crap on most LCD's.
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I use the analog with a KVM switch and 4 systems running Seti@Home only don't need anything special for them. The DVI digital is on my primary system and I do graphics with it.

By the way both are Dells but the 05 series not the 07s
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Mark]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747751 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 01:02:31 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747725 fw :
said by Camelot One See Profile :

*Personally I would return it either way, and order a DVI cable from Monoprice.com if you decide you want one*
Great site!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747725 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:54:00 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747683 starcaptor : monoprice.com has very cheap DVI cables if in need, and in all lengths.

Generally, with LCDs, esp the ones from the past 4 years, you cannot tell the difference even on a per pixel basis between d-sub and DVI connections. I will literally use whichever cable is abailable to me first. However, since DVI is a digital bi directional connection, your computer is more able to detect it for the model is really is (it plugs and plays like USB). It is also your only avenue into getting into the super high resolutions beyond 1080p on a monitor (via dual dvi)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747683 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:41:18 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747618 dslsupreme : I have an extra DVI cable. If you PM me I'll ship it to - if you pay shipping of course. We can work that out later if you're interested.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747618 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:22:48 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747571 CrzyCrakr : My understanding is that with DVI your video card doesn't have to work as hard cuz it doesn't have to convert things to analog.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747571 Mon, 21 Aug 2006 00:13:15 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16747515 signmeuptoo : That is why I posted it as a question, becaue I have read people saying so, but I have no personal experience.
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But everything else is normally not equal. For example, the A/D converter in the Dell 1904FP LCDs is complete crap, largely because the manufacturer figured anyone buying a DVI monitor wouldn't need to use the VGA input. For this reason DVI looks night and day better than VGA, though it is the shortcomings of the converter in the LCD to blame, not the connection type.

My suggestion....pick up a DVI cable at one of the local stores. (Best Buy, Circuit City, etc) Try it out and see if it makes a difference. If not, you can return it for a full refund.

*Personally I would return it either way, and order a DVI cable from Monoprice.com if you decide you want one*
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no Noise on DVI no other blacks mixed in using the same image
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]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16746779 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:44:05 EDT Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16746457 Dustyn : Yes, you'll obtain a slightly sharper image.
Text looks crisper and easier to read.
Graphics are improved.
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With each monitor I have two pcs connected "DVI/Analog" and to be honest the difference is minimal at best.

BTW, one monitor has two nVidia 6600gt connected to it and the other has an ATI 9600 AIW Pro and Radeon 8500 Pro.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16746433 Sun, 20 Aug 2006 20:35:01 EDT DVI or Analog Connection for LCD http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,16746371 NYR11 : Finally took the plunge and bought a 19" widescreen LCD monitor. What a difference over my old CRT. Anyway, it has a DVI connection and so does my 6600GT video card. It only came however, with the VGA cable. It is connected right now with the analog cable and looks great. What I want to know is will it perform better with the DVI connection?
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