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    Is HDMI only good for Blu-ray?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Jul 25, 2009.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    Other than for watching Blu-ray movies, does a monitor with HDMI provide more benefit? Given the same resolution, does HDMI give you a better picture than standard VGA or DVI? The monitor will be used strictly for gaming.
     
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  2. iGrim

    iGrim Notebook Evangelist

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    no. HDMI does not provide any benefit over DVI for monitors.
     
    iGrim, Jul 25, 2009
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  3. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    The benefit of HDMI is that is carries BOTH video AND audio over the same cord.
     
    Matt is Pro, Jul 25, 2009
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    Isn't HDMI (at least the 1.3 spec) rated for 1080p/120Hz whereas DVI will only work up to 1080p/60Hz? Not that you really need more than that... but yeah.
     
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    No. You are talking about DVI single link cables. DVI interface can run 2560 x 1600 easily as long as you use dual link cables.
     
    iGrim, Jul 25, 2009
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