HDMI Monitors

[mannyd11]

I've recently entered into the market and will be building a computer and I have noticed now LCD monitors now have hdmi inputs and so do motherboards and such.

My question is what are the benefits of connecting the monitor with hdmi? Or do I even need a monitor with an hdmi wire? Is it neccessary?

Thanks alot

 

[kllrnohj]

Smaller cable and audio are the two advantages. HDMI and DVI use the same video signal, so no difference there. HDMI <-> DVI adapters are cheap and plentiful for that very reason - its just a pin change. Manufacturers like it for the same reasons they like "Full HD" - marketing. A 23" 1920x1080 doesn't sound impressive sitting next to a 24" 1920x1200, but the former can be called "Full HD" and sold for almost the same price.

 

[mannyd11]

K thanks for the reply!