+2. When it comes to PC gaming, there is no difference. HDMI-out is useful for laptops if you want to display your content on a TV and have audio play through said TV. Other than that, it doesn't matter.
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& Ethernet channel for networking compatible devices*
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I just hooked in my HDMI but now my scren doesnt fit my actual monitor size :/
Edit: Fixed
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They carry the exact same signal. Only difference is HDMI carries audio too. No difference in video. It's all just 1's and 0's.
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Actually, if you are using the basic version of DVI, this is true, but most graphics cards support DVI-I which uses more pins, therefore transmits more data which turns into faster total transmission time, which in turn provides smoother picture. Also, HDMI is bogged down with compression algorithms, encryption and 'protected content' schemes, not to mention the audio, therefore it provides a more jittery picture and has severe limits when it comes to gaming. HDMI is designed for TV owners who do not want to mess with the 5 cables of component cables.
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I'd like to see some evidence and performance tests backing this up.
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When i connect it to my TV, i always use HDMI because it supports a higher resolution and i can use TV speakers. Apart from that, its nearly the same.
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Thanks for all the info. Im going to watch an episode of breaking bad with HDMI see if theres a difference in audio. either than that video looks exactly the same
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Personally the colors looked better for me when using DVI vs. HDMI so I've stuck with DVI.
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Your eyes played tricks on you. They carry the exact same 1's and 0's.
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While that's probably true, I'm glad my eyes are playing tricks on me then because HDMI's picture left something to be desired when I compared the two. Perhaps it was a setting I'd had to have adjusted with my monitor, but I'll stick with DVI.
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HDMI has the same visual specs as DVI, the only difference is that it can carry audio signals as well
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HDMI only supports up to 60hz and dual link dvi supports higher right?
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DVI is good for gaming because of higher refresh rates, wheras HDMI can transmit audio and video, not only video. it also depends on your setup really, if you intend to play games then dual link DVI is best, weras HDMI is better in an entertainment system setup.
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Um. DVI = HDMI only HDMI carries audio, DVI does not...
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People saying DVI can support a higher refresh rate, literally no one needs 240Hz refresh rate, at that point you will be creating frames that shouldnt exist.. so. I would say HDMI, it carries audio and you can probably make use of the cable elsewhere, much easier for connecting to a TV
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Pretty much the tittle. Half the ppl say DVI is better, half say HDMI is better :/
Also which is better for Gaming, which is better for movies, etc?
Thanks
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