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    DVI vs. VGA vs. S-Video?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Thibault, May 15, 2009.

  1. Thibault

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    Okay quick question:
    I fixed up a 42" Plasma TV that I'm going to use with my computer.
    My options are: Digital Visual Interface (DVI), Video Graphics Array (VGA) and S-Video.

    Which one is the best?

    I will be using the TV-Computer connection just to watch DVD quality movies (at best).
     
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    DVI should be the best of the 3
     
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    DVI > VGA > S-Video
     
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    Really? VGA is better than S-Video?
     
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    Yes, it has more bandwidth ;) Svid is like the worst video source, it's kinda old and mainly used for projectors.
    However if the bandwidth is not important it may work better because the cable is thinner and easier to plug and unplug.
     
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    Alright sounds good!
    Thanks for the replies.
     
    Thibault, May 15, 2009
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