HDMI 2.0 compatibility help!

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GlenicoNico

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So I'm planning to get the GTX 970 for my next build. The problem is that the 970 has HDMI 2.0 and my monitor (ASUS VX238H) only has 2 HDMI (i think it's 1.4) and a VGA. I don't want to spend a few $100 more for a monitor. So my question is, will the HDMI 2.0 on the 970 will be "backwards compatible" with my monitor which has a HDMI 1.4? Any answer will be appreciated. :)
 
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Dark Lord of Tech

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Will I need a new cable?
NO! Well, probably not. Here is the exact quote from HDMI.org: "Version 2.0 of the HDMI Specification does not define new cables or new connectors. Current High Speed cables (category 2 cables) are capable of carrying the increased bandwidth." Emphasis mine. Here's another direct quote: "HDMI 2.0, which is backwards-compatible with earlier versions of the HDMI specifications..."

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GlenicoNico

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So um.. so i still can get the 970 without buying a new monitor right?
 
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yes, HDMI 2.0 is fully compactible with previous standard HDMi 1.4b.
actully HDMI 2.0 is made on top of HDMI 1.4 so go ahead and buy your GTX970.




 
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