HDMI vs DVI

[sonnet]

Hi I've got a VGA (Palit 3850 256mb ) that have native HDMI and DVI connector,as my monitor 24" (resolution 1920x1200 ),I was wondering if it is better to use the HDMI or DVI connector.I own both the cable so for me the only difference is the quality.Which connection offer the better quality?

 

[Arcygenical]

DVI and HDMI are essentially the same thing, picture wise. Do whatever's easier for you.

I'd go with HDMI, since the cables are prettier IMO.

 

[Cardio]

HDMI has a higher bandwidth capacity but in practice an eagle couldn't tell the difference.
There ain't none for our use, anyway.

 

[Exanimis]

I was under the impression that they were the same, with different heads for different types of electronics.

Its just like how an Xbox controller is just a USB 1.1 cable with an proprietary connector.

(Hence its so easy to hack and slash an xbox to USB controller mod)



Anyway, I have a 16' DVI to HDMI cable that I connect my PC to my HDTV across the room with.

 

[BB Gun]

Use DVI - there are issues when HDMI connected monitors have to wake from sleep. The HDCP handshake doesn't always occur. This issue doesn't exist on the DVI connection.

BB

 

[brysig228]

HDMI carry videos and sound signal but if you're using it for computer monitor it won't apply to you.

 

[bbf]

HDMI has a higher bandwidth capacity but in practice an eagle couldn't tell the difference.
There ain't none for our use, anyway.

What? Dual link DVI has higher bandwidth than HDMI 1.2 and lower. I've yet to see a 1920x1200 24" monitor with HDMI 1.3. Anyways with a 1920x1200 monitor, both HDMI 1.2 and DVI have enough bandwidth to drive the monitor at 60Hz, so it's really a moot point.

I'd use DVI just because one can screw the connector onto the monitor, so it won't slip off the monitor when you move it or the cable around.