DVI to HDMI...worth it?

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  1. Twimfy

    Twimfy Site Supporter 2015

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    My parents have handed down a 32" LCD HD TV to me and I'm currently using it as a pc monitor as anything is better than my old 15".

    It looks pretty fantastic but I'm convinced it could look better.

    My Geforce 8600 GT has dual DVI output and I am using a VGA step down to connect it to my TV, however I recently came across this: http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/1M-DVI-HDMI-PRO.html

    Would a DVI to HDMI connection provide me with an HD quality picture or is VGA all thats needed to get this?
     
  2. diddydonn

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    unless you need your vga port for anything else, and the picture output is fine with it, stick with the vga, but the dvi-hdmi would work as well, it really depends on what screenmodes/resolutions are supported on your vga input and hdmi
     
  3. Paulo

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    Rip off!

    I use my laptop on my 1080p tv with a £3.20 dvi to hdmi adaptor i got from hong kong and a cheap hdmi lead. Does 1080p perfectly.

    Check ebay for cheap dvi to hdmi and i think PLay.com have a cheap £5 cable.

    Theres cheaper dvi to hdmi cables on ebay.
     
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