Gem
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Re: DVI or Analog Connection for LCD
said by NYR11  :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. |
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NYR11
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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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Sweet Witch
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So you're saying it's because they're they're not only cheaper to make (to keep smaller screens affordable) but because most people who buy these smaller screen have an older computer without a dvi connection anyway??
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badidi
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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?
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 |
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Fluker
join:2005-04-07
West Lafayette, IN
1 edit | reply to NYR11
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 |
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Sweet Witch
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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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legendNYC
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I bought an inexpensive 19" LCD from TigerDirect.
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. |
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just get one on newegg for 12.99
»www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a···12189048
has to be the dual link type |
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Shootist
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said by 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? 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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NYR11
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Thanks for all the help. I will definitely give the dvi cable a try.
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said by clevere1 :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  (monitor also supports 480I but the video card will force 480P cause it will not do 480i in DVI mode)
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Jahntassa
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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. |
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clevere1
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Vancouver, WA | reply to NYR11
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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HFB1217
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I have both a 20 inch DVI/D-sub monitor and 19 inch D-sub only. Both have good pics but the DVI has a finer and sharper resolution the D-sub analog.
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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GilbertMark
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Gilbert, AZ | reply to NYR11
I get all my cables at www.cablestogo.com Excellent prices fast shipping. I bought a few DVIs for my LCD TVs there. |
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Markinsac
join:2001-06-20
Sacramento, CA | reply to NYR11
I've found that DVI works OK for Windows operating systems - Linux hasn't liked them at all, and I've had to use analog when loading that OS.
Mark |
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fw
join:2005-09-18
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said by Camelot One :*Personally I would return it either way, and order a DVI cable from Monoprice.com if you decide you want one* Great site! |
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starcaptor
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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) |
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dslsupreme
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Orlando, FL | reply to NYR11
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. |
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CrzyCrakr
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Edgewater, MD | reply to signmeuptoo
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. |
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