Is there a difference in using HDMI vs DVI

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Walt1227

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I am looking at getting a GPU that has two HDMI connections to run two monitors on my system. I want to hook my TV up and watch a blu ray some time so having at least one HDMI port is a must. I was looking at these graphics cards. But if there isn't much difference then i'll stick to something with two DVI ports and one HDMI. Is there a big difference in quality vs DVI & HDMI on computer monitors?


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814500285

or this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121725


I brought this but never used it

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121639
 
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Nope, no difference. They are the same signal. One just carries audio aswell(hdmi) and as a result has a lower overall bandwidth (so if you have a monitor @ 2560 x 1600/1440 you would have to either use DVI or HDMI 2.0 (which isn't out yet IIRC) or settle for 30hz) Though HDMI 1.4b can support up to 120hz @ 1080p.

I think all that is correct. Might wanna double check with wikipedia before buying anything though. I get confused easily with cable bandwidth and version numbers...
 
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Walt1227

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Thanks! I'm not concerned with having audio coming out as I will be using studio monitors. I was looking for something with better quality than the GPU card I brought and never used. I decided to get an Asus GTX 650TI-OC 2GD5 and sell the Asus GT 630 2GB because the monitors I am buying will have only DVI and HDMI connections. I was also concerned about the quality that would come from that card when connecting it to my 1080P flat screen when I want to watch a blu ray movie.
 
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