DVI to HDMI-TV over 15 meters

[honza]

The task is pretty simple: I want to connect my pc to my tv over a distance of 15 meters. The graphic card has DVI connections. On my TV I can use VGA, DVI or HDMI. Having tried VGA over this distance, the signal is disrupted. Is it worth to buy a digital and expesive DVI/HDMI cable, would the result be satisfying? Are there any other options to bridge this distance? I heard about a HDMI to Bluetooth converter which might do the trick, but its even more expensive (and again the quality question remains). I would like to keep it as simple as possible, no additional amps and stuff.

My specs:
ASUS Striker Extreme,nForce680
Intel CORE2Extreme QX6700, QUAD-Core,1066MHz,8MB
nVidia GF 8800GTX, 768MB, 1800/575MHz,TV-Out,2xDVI,DDR3
MS Vista 32 Ultimate
Sony KDL-40V2500

Thanks for any constructive help.

 

[pchoi04]

I think it will be worth it. I've never tried a DVI or an HDMI cable across those lengths but I'm sure it will be better than a VGA cable.

If you go to a retail store a 50ft DVI cable will cost quite a bit.

Check out www.cablestogo.com

 

[TheGreatGrapeApe]

Over 15 meters you're still going to have potential issues.

Either use the best quality cables you can find or use a repeater.

A poor DVI/HDMI signal will give you starry/snowy glitter in your picture.

 

[deadhead_matt]

here is a link to a cable Co that has good cables and there prices are very good to.

http://www.bluejeanscable.com/

hope this helps

 

[alcourts]

I have the same situation. I need about 45' of HDMI cable to get from my PC to My Sony KDSR60XBR1. Like you, I tried a long VGA cable and was not happy with the results. I just ordered this 15M flat white HDMI cable from Lenexpo.

http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/...BLE-WHITE-COLOR-.-HDMI-1.3-RATED-p-16721.html

It is rated for HDMI 1.3, supposedly. This will be connected to my 7900GS by a DVI/HDMI adaptor. As soon as 8600GTS's with HDMI out become available, I'll replace the 7900GS. My primary use will be for jpeg slide shows and HD video.

ASUS P5B Dlx WiFi
Core2Duo 6700 OC@ 3GHz
2GB Crucial 6400CL4
EVGA 7900GS
Dell 2407
XP Pro SP2