Kyle 2004-09-16 00:45
On my center flat panel it has a DVI connector on it and my AGP video card has a DVI connection as well. From what reading I have done I think I have to get a DVI-D cable to use the DVI capabilities. I also wanted better performance so I wanted Dual Link. I wasn't 100% sure about what to buy so I decided to ask for some assistance and ask here. Here is the link to both my monitor, and my video card.
HP f70 17" Flat Panel
Gigabyte Geforce fx 5200 AGP 128 mb
I am wanting your guys' feedback. Thanks in advance.
www.beyondthefield.ssbm.org
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ECarlson 2004-09-16 13:23
Yes, DVI will give a cleaner image than analog, but the speed won't be any different. Order an inexpensive DVI cable online. I'm sure somebody here knows of a good place to order cables. I think I've seen some posts before about places to order. Just don't get ripped off by paying $30+ for a cable at the retail stores.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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ECarlson 2004-09-16 13:32
PS: NewEgg.com has DVI cables for $14 + $4 shipping.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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Kyle 2004-09-17 00:18
The price of the cable doesnt matter right now. What I am worried about is the type of cable I need. Whether I need a DVI-D dual cable or a DVI-I dual cable.
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ECarlson 2004-09-17 13:07
Either should work, since the DVI-I cable just adds the analog lines, which you wouldn't be using anyway. Just get any DVI-DVI cable.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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Barton 2004-09-18 10:34
Kyle,
Eric is correct regarding the cable. If you do any shopping on eBay, you can find a LOT of good deals there.
Barton
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Kyle 2004-09-23 00:08
I found a cable for really cheap. I just thought I should post about it.
6 foot DVI-D Dual
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ECarlson 2004-09-23 10:17
Thanks. Please let us know how it works out.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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ECarlson 2004-09-23 10:27
I've heard some bad things about TigerDirect (never used them myself), and they want $14.99 for the cable + $9.40 for ground shipping.
NewEgg has 6 foot and 10 foot DVI cables for $13.99 + $4 for Fedex Saver shipping, and I've ordered many things from NewEgg, and received them quickly.
- Eric, www.InvisibleRobot.com
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