DVI - RGB or HDMI - SV650.org

Viney · 17-10-08, 09:30 AM

So then i bought a plasma and want to link the PC up to it. I have tried SVideo with limited success. Reading the instructions (1st time in a while i can tell ya) it says that the software in the screen recognises and auto adjusts either the RGB or the HDMI input. My PC only has RGB(for the current screen) or a DVI output, so what is best. Im not going to use it as a mian screen but mainly for video output of the PC to the screen.

17-10-08, 09:31 AM

is it george best?

Viney · 17-10-08, 09:33 AM

On this occasion, its Not.

Thanks for the reply though

Skip · 17-10-08, 09:38 AM

Stick a new graphics card in with HDMI out on it... Make the most of what you have

Mr Speirs · 17-10-08, 09:40 AM

Dvi-HDMI cable is what you need. Here you go.

http://www.lambda-tek.com/components...prodID=1553580

17-10-08, 09:41 AM

The DVI is best as its digital... the other connection is analogue, though to be honest I'd be surprised if you even noticed the difference.

17-10-08, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Speirs

Dvi-HDMI cable is what you need. Here you go.

http://www.lambda-tek.com/components...prodID=1553580

Depends on how many HDMI ports he has, and really it would be fine just using the DVI on the TV, though it depends on his tv's connections. I think most have a couple of HDMI, scart, RGB, VGA and DVI. No need to buy extra cables, as both the VGA and DVI connections have been giving computer monitors clear images and high refresh rates for years.

Mr Speirs · 17-10-08, 10:00 AM

Yeah but the OP states that his screen can only read RGB or HDMI and his computer only has RGB (for the current screen) or DVI. So either he carries on using RGB or get a DVI to HDMI cable.

Also re reading the OP post Viney you say you only want to use it for the video output. So first question does your graphics cards support dual outputs i.e. will it output on both RGB and DVI simultaneously? And if it doesnt the DVI-HDMI cable will allow you to switch between the two without messing around with cables.

17-10-08, 10:13 AM

What tv is it?

17-10-08, 10:31 AM

DVI to HDMI cable or converter.

DVI and HDMI are essentially the same, except that HDMI carries audio as well as video. It's only the connectors that are significantly different.

I can display pixel perfect 1920x1080 full HD resolution on my TV from my laptop using a DVI to HDMI cable.

17-10-08, 09:30 AM	#1
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	DVI - RGB or HDMI So then i bought a plasma and want to link the PC up to it. I have tried SVideo with limited success. Reading the instructions (1st time in a while i can tell ya) it says that the software in the screen recognises and auto adjusts either the RGB or the HDMI input. My PC only has RGB(for the current screen) or a DVI output, so what is best. Im not going to use it as a mian screen but mainly for video output of the PC to the screen.

17-10-08, 09:31 AM	#2
keithd Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI is it george best?

17-10-08, 09:33 AM	#3
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI On this occasion, its Not. Thanks for the reply though

17-10-08, 09:38 AM	#4
Skip Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3,151	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI Stick a new graphics card in with HDMI out on it... Make the most of what you have __________________ '81 Honda H100A '18 Honda MSX125 (Grom)

17-10-08, 09:40 AM	#5
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI Dvi-HDMI cable is what you need. Here you go. http://www.lambda-tek.com/components...prodID=1553580 __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

17-10-08, 09:41 AM	#6
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI The DVI is best as its digital... the other connection is analogue, though to be honest I'd be surprised if you even noticed the difference.

17-10-08, 10:00 AM	#8
Mr Speirs Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,218	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI Yeah but the OP states that his screen can only read RGB or HDMI and his computer only has RGB (for the current screen) or DVI. So either he carries on using RGB or get a DVI to HDMI cable. Also re reading the OP post Viney you say you only want to use it for the video output. So first question does your graphics cards support dual outputs i.e. will it output on both RGB and DVI simultaneously? And if it doesnt the DVI-HDMI cable will allow you to switch between the two without messing around with cables. __________________ Smokey Black Burnty 02 - Racetech Smoulderlators + .90kg BBQ Springs, zx10r shockingly toasted, Conti Road Attacks heat up very nicely, R&G Crash Bungs but what f**king use are they, No Colour Matched Hugger, Flame Extenda, Beowulf Titainium Oval Flame Thrower.

17-10-08, 10:13 AM	#9
Grinch Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI What tv is it?

17-10-08, 10:31 AM	#10
wyrdness Guest Posts: n/a	Re: DVI - RGB or HDMI DVI to HDMI cable or converter. DVI and HDMI are essentially the same, except that HDMI carries audio as well as video. It's only the connectors that are significantly different. I can display pixel perfect 1920x1080 full HD resolution on my TV from my laptop using a DVI to HDMI cable. Last edited by wyrdness; 17-10-08 at 10:34 AM.