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    Which is a better qualiy hook-up?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Coolioguylio, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. Coolioguylio

    Coolioguylio Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any difference if I hook up through an DVI to HDMI Cable opposed to a VGA Cable. I have ports for both HDMI and VGA, I just wanted to know if I would notice a significant difference with either hook up. It is a 24" screen and comes with both cables.
     
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  2. Eleison

    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    HDMI should give you better picture quality, as it is a purely digital signal. VGA can give a good picture, but it is an analog signal, so it is subject so signal degradation.
     
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    so HDMI is the way to go?
     
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    Eleison Thanatos Eleison

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    If you want the best-quality image, yes. Like I said, either one will look good :D
     
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    Thank you very much, Ill take better quality for sure.
     
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    While technically speaking digital will give you a better picture, some tv sets render analog signals than digital which would make the analog look better. I would say digital should be best, but if you notice something weird with it, try the alanlog.
     
    nizzy1115, Apr 5, 2008
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