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Dullus   04-26-2009 at 12:39:38 PM

Ok, i have already read a lot of post and more; but there is a lot a confusion in my (and post) mind.

Hdmi can transmit audio signal. Dvi not.
Hdmi in theory has a large bandwidth so, the signal is better (i think).

Now i want to buy a new lcd monitor for gaming and i will use it for the next 5 years.

Actualy i have ati 4870 dvi (with dvi to hdmi) but as soon as necessary, i will pass to another tecnology; i have seen that ati next generation has hdmi included.

So i want undestand if hdmi is better in quality.

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cjl   04-26-2009 at 01:54:15 PM
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Actually, DVI has the higher bandwidth, if you count dual link. The picture should be identical with both DVI and HDMI however, unless you need the bandwidth of dual link - the signal type is the same. I'd say there's no reason to use HDMI unless you need audio. (Note: the case when you would need the bandwidth of dual link is only if you are above 1920x1200 at 60Hz).


Message edited by cjl on 04-26-2009 at 01:55:45 PM
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Dullus   04-26-2009 at 03:59:43 PM
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a stupid question; ati 4870 (and series) gives dvi-i . It's dual or single?

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