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What cable should I use, DVI-to-DVI cable or DVI-to-HDMI?

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September 15, 2014 6:34:14 PM

Hi guys!

So here's the scenario. I recently bought a new computer. My monitor contains a DVI-D port, and my motherboard contains both a DVI-D and HDMI port.

I want to know whether to get a DVI-to-DVI cable or connect my monitor to the motherboard's HDMI port using the DVI-to-HDMI cable. Is there any difference between these two cables in terms of quality? Just want to use the maximum quality results my computer can achieve.

My monitor model is a Samsung S22C300B, supporting a max resolution of 1920x1080. My motherboard (MSI B85-G43) has the following spec sheet listed:

- 1 x VGA port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @60Hz, 24bpp
- 1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200 @60Hz, 24bpp
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 @24Hz, 24bpp/ 2560x1600 @60Hz, 24bpp/ 1920x1080 @60Hz, 36bpp

Pardon me if this is a ridiculous question, was just not sure, haha! Please do provide me your opinions, thanks a bunch! :) 

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a b V Motherboard
September 15, 2014 6:41:18 PM

Go for whatever is cheaper it won't make any difference. I say DVI to DVI.
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a c 1527 V Motherboard
September 15, 2014 6:42:03 PM

http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/hdmi-vs-dvi-vs-d...
HDMI vs. DisplayPort vs. DVI vs. VGA
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September 15, 2014 7:06:45 PM

Thaisnang said:
Go for whatever is cheaper it won't make any difference. I say DVI to DVI.


Okay, that's straightforward. Will see to it, thanks! :) 

SR-71 Blackbird said:
http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/hdmi-vs-dvi-vs-d...
HDMI vs. DisplayPort vs. DVI vs. VGA


I've just read the whole article. So conclusion is clearly that for my usage there's really no difference in between using DVI-to-DVI or DVI-to-HDMI cable, am I right? :) 
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a b C Monitor
a c 1527 V Motherboard
September 15, 2014 7:10:32 PM

That is correct. :D 
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September 15, 2014 7:14:55 PM

SR-71 Blackbird said:
That is correct. :D 


Okay, thank you! :D 
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a b C Monitor
a c 1527 V Motherboard
September 15, 2014 7:15:59 PM

Anytime glad to assist.
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