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    Which kind of DVI cable?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by nbaumann, May 8, 2008.

  1. nbaumann

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    Hey I am building a media PC and got an Nvidia 7200 GS but I need a DVI cable to connect to my flatscreen TV. I have realized that there are loads of different DVI types such as female/male and digital and analog. Would guys please be kind enough to tell me what kind of DVI cable I need?

    Thanks
     
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    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    It supports both analog and digital connections ( DVI-D and DVI-I).

    Basically, you just need a DVI-D cable, something like this.
     
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    Get DVI to HDMI tho it is probably what you are looking for.
     
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  4. nbaumann

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    Nah, HDMI cables are expensive and the 7200 GS doesn't have HDMI anyway.

    Thanks ScifiMike.

    I found this one: VALUE DVI Kabel M - M, Dual-Link 2m

    It's Dual Link Male to Male, though it's not mentioned if it's DVI-D or DVI-I.
     
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    Dual-linked only matters if you are running something higher than 1920x1200 resolution or with 75Hz or higher with 1920x1200.
     
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    But should this work? The link you gave me also appears to be dual-link.
     
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    Yup, it will work.

    And yes, that cable I linked is dual-linked. Most are. It seems that the HDMI to DVI cords are mainly single-linked since it's a tad bit cheaper to make and theres no IQ difference between the two.

    Enjoy.
     
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