HDMI-to-DVI cables

[ReeF666]

G'day, just recently, I've built my own PC, and have no desire to use a VGA cable, for good reason ^.-, I was just wondering, before I go and flog out some more money what I should be looking for in the way of HDMI-to-DVI cables, or whether I should even be looking for them and just getting an HDMI cable with a HDMI-to-DVI conversion.

If anyone could give me the lowdown on what cables work best for PC's that'd be great, and if there are quality differencs in certain combinations or brands I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks

 

[peterhuang913]

What wrong with VGA?

 

[Luke]

^^well vga is analog, not digital..so it wouldn't be as clear of picture.

It's a cable dude you can't really get the best brand when there isn't a better brand. I don't see why a hdmi to dvi cable would perform less then an hdmi cable with a hdmi to dvi adapter...or vice versa.

 

[peterhuang913]

^^well vga is analog, not digital..so it wouldn't be as clear of picture.

It's a cable dude you can't really get the best brand when there isn't a better brand. I don't see why a hdmi to dvi cable would perform less then an hdmi cable with a hdmi to dvi adapter...or vice versa.

That's bull. Both have the same quality...

 

[Luke]

^^not true dude. Digital has slightly clearer picture quality.

 

[peterhuang913]

^^not true dude. Digital has slightly clearer picture quality.

Slightly...... Ever so slightly...

 

[Luke]

^^ i didn't say it was MASSIVE but is noticeable. But it isn't really something you would base a buying decision on.

 

[thirdshiftdj]

DVI is sharper and clearer. They have monster cables on ebay. $20 buy-it-now shipped.
Monster Cable Ultra 600 HDMI to DVI 8 ft 8ft - eBay (item 160237896973 end time May-13-08 08:02:19 PDT)

 

[Luke]

^^thats a great price for that cable.

 

[krazieaznboi]

depending on what resolution your planning to use. some HDMI-DVI cables is only rated at 720p while others is rated at 1080p.