What's better on an LCD, VGA or HDMI interlaced?
I've started using my LCD TV as a monitor to have more room, the tv has an VGA input that I'm currently using. To use HDMI I'll need to buy a cable, DMI to HDMI. Before expending money I want to know if a 1080i HDMI resolution will have any advantages against VGA
Nvidia 6800XT 256 MB
Intel 930
1.5 Gb Ram
I may change the video card for a 8800 GT 1GB
Nvidia 6800XT 256 MB
Intel 930
1.5 Gb Ram
I may change the video card for a 8800 GT 1GB
In my experience HDMI will give a better display than VGA. The addes benefit (if the graphics card is true HD capable) is that you will also be able to route audio to the display through the HDMI.
I think you need to have a fairly large display (32 inches or more) before HDMI gives you a better image than VGA. If you use a cheap, substandard VGA cable, it will produce an inferior image no matter what the size. I have a projector and a 100" screen that is connected by VGA and it produces a sharp picture in high definition, so keep your VGA runs shorter than 10 feet, or use a video amplifier, and VGA will be fine. Statistically, though, digital will look better because most people don't know how to properly use VGA. HDMI cables do cost more than VGA, especially long ones.
"... 1080i ..." ?? ==> Do you mean 1080p?
In any event, the simple answer is No, it's not likely to make a difference (as Callandor already noted).
Assuming you meant to say 1080p, your LCD TV probably has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080. This is essentially equivalent to a 24" monitor [A 24" monitor has a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 -> slightly different due to the 16:10 aspect ratio monitors use vs. the 16:9 on a TV display]. Larger monitors have more detailed resolution -- but larger TV's still use the same 1920 x 1080 resolution ... so whether you use a VGA or digital (HDMI or DVI) connection simply doesn't make near the difference it would with a larger monitor.
Bottom line: I wouldn't bother to switch cables UNLESS both your video card and your TV support HDCP and you want to watch HDCP protected material (e.g. BluRay discs). If you're simply using the TV as a monitor, there's no reason to switch.
In any event, the simple answer is No, it's not likely to make a difference (as Callandor already noted).
Assuming you meant to say 1080p, your LCD TV probably has a native resolution of 1920 x 1080. This is essentially equivalent to a 24" monitor [A 24" monitor has a native resolution of 1920 x 1200 -> slightly different due to the 16:10 aspect ratio monitors use vs. the 16:9 on a TV display]. Larger monitors have more detailed resolution -- but larger TV's still use the same 1920 x 1080 resolution ... so whether you use a VGA or digital (HDMI or DVI) connection simply doesn't make near the difference it would with a larger monitor.
Bottom line: I wouldn't bother to switch cables UNLESS both your video card and your TV support HDCP and you want to watch HDCP protected material (e.g. BluRay discs). If you're simply using the TV as a monitor, there's no reason to switch.
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Garycase
I did say 1080i. From the maufacturer
VX37LHDTV20A
"Supported TV Formats
1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i"
I think the i stands for interlaced
"Native Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768
Supported PC Resolutions
1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600"
As the HDMI will be interlaced I have my doubts about the sharpnest of the image.
Callandor
The Screen, 37", and the computer share the same furniture, so the distance is less then 3 feet, 1 meter.
I'm using the computer on a 1366 x 768 resolution @60Hz, 32 bit color.
So a final question
Is it worthy to spend $35.00~50.00 on a HDMI to DMI cable?
I did say 1080i. From the maufacturer
VX37LHDTV20A
"Supported TV Formats
1080i, 720p, 720i, 480p, 480i"
I think the i stands for interlaced
"Native Panel Resolution: 1366 x 768
Supported PC Resolutions
1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600"
As the HDMI will be interlaced I have my doubts about the sharpnest of the image.
Callandor
The Screen, 37", and the computer share the same furniture, so the distance is less then 3 feet, 1 meter.
I'm using the computer on a 1366 x 768 resolution @60Hz, 32 bit color.
So a final question
Is it worthy to spend $35.00~50.00 on a HDMI to DMI cable?
Since this is only a 1366 x 768 panel, there's definitely no reason to switch to a HDMI cable.
(Note that a 1080i input will be rescaled to the panels resolution anyway -- so it is NOT any higher quality)
(Note that a 1080i input will be rescaled to the panels resolution anyway -- so it is NOT any higher quality)
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Garycase;
THX, that kind of input was what I was looking for.
And yes the change of video card is to have a smoother playback and to play video extensive games, Need for speed, Age of empires
THX, that kind of input was what I was looking for.
And yes the change of video card is to have a smoother playback and to play video extensive games, Need for speed, Age of empires