HDMI v. DVI

[djBon2112]

I'm looking to, sometime after christmas, build my parents a media centre-ish PC for our basement. Eventually we're planning to get an HDTV down there. However, I'm contemplating which would be better to hook it up to the computer with: an HDMI line or standard DVI. I'm looking for the most compatability.

If I go HDMI I know i'll be getting http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102069 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102032 (the X1600) because that's all the power my parents/sister would need for gaming (Solitare @ 100 FPS FTW! ). But yea, is getting one of those worth the cost over a standard x1600 with regards to compatability, and would anyone recomend me another card to look at if not?

NOTE: This is also important in the long run: whichever I choose will have a line embedded in the wall from one end of the room to the other, so future proof standards are always good, especially since we probably won't be getting the TV until May-June.

 

[Martyr]

well dvi is incorporated into hdmi..

however, with the content locking, one would better to have an hdmi line so you can watch hd movies and such after they decide to enable the lock.

however, that may not bee for years, at which point you most likely have upgraded or change out what is there.

so, either or.

 

[ThePerformer]

Since DVI can be converted into HDMI with HDCP (content protection) support, there's no reason to get an actual HDMI out card unless you want to send audio over it.

What I'm saying is that if you have a card with a DVI-D output (DVI outputs and HDCP support), you can convert it into HDMI and plug that direction into whatever screen or TV you want to use that has an HDMI input.

This decision doesn't limit you in any actual way. They are freely convertible.

 

[djBon2112]

What about stories of DVI converters not working with certain TVs. Any advice on the subject?