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    video output connections

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by lordofericstan, Jul 23, 2007.

  1. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    Well, this seemed like the best place to put this thread so here it goes. This is all hypothetical too. Say I am using a 60in 1080p tv.

    If i were to output video from a computer/notebook and had the choices of

    Part 1: s-video, vga, composite or other connections of this type.

    Part 2: What if i have the choices of hdmi, component or dvi?

    I'm not sure about the first set, but I'm pretty sure part 2 would be ranked with hdmi being the best, then component, then dvi.
     
    lordofericstan, Jul 23, 2007
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    if you want to output to 1080p, it has to be DVI or HDMI.

    If you use DVI, you can use a DVI to HDMI cable
    If the system has HDMI out, then use HDMI-HDMI cable.

    Its just that simple. :)
     
    Gophn, Jul 23, 2007
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  3. lordofericstan

    lordofericstan Notebook Evangelist

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    That post wasn't helpful at all.... I know for a fact component cables can output in 1080p.
     
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    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    I thought you meant with HDCP support.

    Well if you dont care for HDCP, then yes, you can use component out.... but thats much more complicated rather than just using DVI.
     
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    VGA would also do it. If you want to output HDCP content, then you need an HDMI port as DVI is not encrypted.
     
    hehe299792458, Jul 23, 2007
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