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The Help Desk => Computer Related Discussions & Questions => Topic started by: thundley4 on March 23, 2015, 01:06:20 PM

Title: Graphics card + Monitor question.
Post by: thundley4 on March 23, 2015, 01:06:20 PM

I have a graphics card with a DVI-D connection and a monitor with a DVI-I conncetion.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v675/thundley4/dual-dvi_zps8ir5vzar.jpg)

I know the DVI-D means a digital signal only and the DVI-I carries both analog and digital signals. Can I use a DVI-D cable to connect the monitor to computer?

I've tried looking online and only get more confused by the answers I find.  :banghead:

Title: Re: Graphics card + Monitor question.
Post by: thundley4 on March 23, 2015, 03:43:01 PM

Yes, it works. Decided to go buy a cable and try it. Damn, cheapest one I could find was $30 at Radio Shack.  :rant:

Title: Re: Graphics card + Monitor question.
Post by: Mike B the Cajun on April 10, 2015, 05:26:13 PM

Quote from: thundley4 on March 23, 2015, 03:43:01 PM

Yes, it works. Decided to go buy a cable and tried  it. Damn, cheapest one I could find was $30 at Radio Shack.  :rant:

Ever price high-end HDMI cables?   :mad:

Title: Re: Graphics card + Monitor question.
Post by: Chris_ on April 10, 2015, 05:32:49 PM

Quote from: Mike B the Cajun on April 10, 2015, 05:26:13 PM

Ever price high-end HDMI cables?   :mad:

I paid $100 for a set of them the other year. :thatsright:

Title: Re: Graphics card + Monitor question.
Post by: thundley4 on April 10, 2015, 06:25:49 PM

Quote from: Mike B the Cajun on April 10, 2015, 05:26:13 PM

Ever price high-end HDMI cables?   :mad:

Have you ever checked reviews or comparisons of standard cables versus the "high end" cables?  Most of them aren't worth the extra money?  :-)