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gmvp   08-13-2008 at 08:19:47 AM

I have a video card with DVI-I out, and i was wondering if i would be able to connect it to my tv which has a DVI-D port?
The tv is a rear projection hdtv.
Also what cable would I need to use?

Any help appreciated.


Message edited by gmvp on 08-13-2008 at 08:29:33 AM
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Wolfshadw   08-14-2008 at 12:57:08 AM
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Yes, it will work. You will need to use a DVI-D cable to connect the two systems (as your TV does not have connectors for the analog pins on the DVI-I connector).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

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gmvp   08-14-2008 at 02:35:19 AM
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Thanks.
Does it matter if the cable is single link or dual link?
Is there a difference?

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Wolfshadw   08-14-2008 at 02:50:35 AM
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Yes, there is a difference (based on maximum display resolution). If your TV is capable of accepting a dual link DVI-D connector I'd recommend going ahead and getting one (not going to hurt).

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