dvi-i or dvi-d

[ashiplikethat]

dvi-i or dvi-d
what is the difference? is dvi-d better? i can only see dvi-d on monitors do you get these connectors on graphics cards?

 

[cisco]

The three different types of DVI are DVI-D, DVI-I, and DVI-A. DVI-D is strictly digital, can support dual link, and contains 24 contacts. DVI-I has the original 24 digital contacts, as well as five additional contacts to support analog video. DVI-I also supports dual link. DVI-A on the other hand, is only available as a male connector or plug which only mates with the analog contacts of a DVI-I connection. DVI-A is used to convert between DVI and the traditional analog display technology. A DVI-I will accept all three connections which is what you find on video cards. This is to allow for analog conversion for those not using DVI. When you buy a video card with DVI connections they supply converters for analog monitors (DVI-A). From a digital stand point they are the same (DVI-D and DVI-I).

 

[dacer]

more info :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dvi