Chris Potts Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Just I got brand new 19" TFT LCD Moitor - (Hannstar AG191) on my desktop office recently (I'm unexpect that). I been used VGA Cable with old fashion fat size VGA monitor before. So Do you think I should have get DVI-D Cable better than VGA Cable ? I've been check graphic card that already got support DVI-D port and VGA port there. What will DVI-D Cable will help improve better over old VGA Cable ? What different between pro/Con Just wonder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Im not sure which is better, but I am using both. I have two monitors hooked up to the PC video card with the dv cables, but then I have a laptop running into one monitor on the vga cable. As it is possible to switch the monitor input at the push of a button, I now have 2 monitors for both the pc and the laptop. Thats the only advantage Ive found, double monitor input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 If both your video card and your monitor accept DVI, you want to use DVI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneis Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 What will DVI-D Cable will help improve better over old VGA Cable ? Better picture quality overall. You can also plug your old CRT monitor into the VGA port and use dual monitors from now on. Happy viewing, S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 It keeps it all digital. The video card is digital, the LCD is digital, the VGA connection isn't. So you convert digital to analog and back again and you lose signal quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Potts Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 Mmmm, Interestly I never done two monitor before. What is like? one monitor for model wireframe viewport and other monitor for render or command viewpoint?? Hey everyone, Thank for share information. Only I got one DVI port Graphic Card and one DVI port for TFT monitor. How can link to two monitor ? That mean grahpic card need two DVI port that can link. AJLynn - It keeps it all digital. The video card is digital, the LCD is digital, the VGA connection isn't. So you convert digital to analog and back again and you lose signal quality. Yeah, It true as I notice tiny green flicker when I start click open up 3D max icon. Okay I will tell my I.T. Guy get order for me new DVI Cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneis Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 What is like? one monitor for model wireframe viewport and other monitor for render or command viewpoint?? Hey everyone, Thank for share information. Only I got one DVI port Graphic Card and one DVI port for TFT monitor. How can link to two monitor ? That mean grahpic card need two DVI port that can link. Two monitors is just like having a bigger desk... more space to work. If your graphics card has a DVI port (white) and a VGA port (blue), you can plug the main monitor directly into the DVI with a DVI cable and the second monitor into the VGA port. Your IT guy should be able to take care of this for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy L Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Mmmm, Interestly I never done two monitor before. What is like? You'll never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salf Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 mmmmmm........now that we're talking about DVI. Just bought a new PC 3 days ago. LG LCD widescreen monitor with both DVI and VGA inputs. (however it comes only with the VGA cable) And the PC has a Nvidia GeFOrce 8800 Gt vid card, with 2 DVIs outputs. (comes obviously with no monitor cable, but a dvi to vga adapter) Ive been using the adapter, it looks great. Of course Im aware it will look better with the DVI cable, but is it really noticeable? And a second question, why the heck, if DVI is newer and better technology than VGA, theres waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more availability of VGAs cables than DVIs in the market??? When I bought the PC (since the monitor and the tower where different brands), I had to tour around BestBuy, RadioShack and CIrcuitCity looking for the DVI cable, and only BestBuy had it.....and only 1 (6 ft long which I think is too long for me)!! Actually in CIrcuit CIty they dont sell it at all!!!!!!, they use some DVI to HDMI connection or something like that. So why the heck they sell PCs and Monitors with DVI capabilities, and no DVI cables?!.... lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneis Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Ive been using the adapter, it looks great. Of course Im aware it will look better with the DVI cable, but is it really noticeable? And a second question, why the heck, if DVI is newer and better technology than VGA, theres waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more availability of VGAs cables than DVIs in the market??? By using a DVI cable, you'll notice your output (colour, bright, contrast, gamma) is truer. Not sure why the DVI cables are hard to find, probably because they're cheaper to manufacture and there's currently a larger market for them (home users with on-board graphics). Gamers, videophiles and graphics pro's are the only ones looking. Also, the high-end TFT/ LCD screens often have digital-only output, the 30" screens often need a dual-link for resolutions above roughly 1920 x 1200 and if I remember correctly, 12-bit/ 16-bit capable monitors are DVI only (they more accurately display images above 8-bit RGBA). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJLynn Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 You can get them cheaper on the internet. But really now, you're doing graphics professionally, you've spent crazy money on a computer and monitor, you're using the screen for hours a day, and you're wondering whether it's worth it to spend $10 and maybe shipping on a monitor cable? Why do we even need this discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Potts Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I have been connect DVI-D Cable on my computer. So here my preview - Interestly, Most of all look not much big improve and pretty same speed as VGA as before. Expect Some I have notice small improvement area :- 1) On 3D max - I have notice when 3D model wireframe get much clear & very sharp line wire frame when you get see closer. No bit blur as before old VGA Cable Also More smoother spin orbit 3D model. 2) On Photoshop - Pretty much same expect see pixel when you get closer zoom in - It showed up clear define shape and shade colour outline. Before it was tiny bit blur. Also Full size image get sharper see clear - only 20% better. 3) On Internet - image picture and video clip get clear better, sharper and smoother video clip player. Conclustion - Only not much big improve what my eye see on monitor - say 20% improve. Mostly DVI is all about get sharper and clear line. That all what I think. So I will keep DVI Cable connect on and VGA cable put in my drawer in case back up . Cheer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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