DVI Question

rick.alvernaz · 10-03-2007, 10:05 PM

The output on my video card is DVI-D (Geforce 7800 GT). The Input on my monitor is DVI-I (Mag innovision 1440 x 900). Do I just use a DVI-D cable to connect them? Do I just find a cable that says DVI-D? Will the pins all fit?

I'm afraid I won't be able to hook them together since the female ends look different (one has analong and other doesn't)

My monitor is also 1440 x 900. Will the DVI work ok? I'm guessing it will have to be in dual link.

**UncleMacro** · 10-04-2007, 01:16 AM

Your 7800 GT probably has DVI-I outputs rather than DVI-D. Almost all video cards except very low-end cards have DVI-I outputs rather than DVI-D. In any case, you only need a single link DVI-D cable to run at 1440 X 900 but a dual link DVI-D cable will work fine too. I'd get a dual link cable anyway because they barely cost more than single link cables and will be more useful in the future at high resolutions. Dual link DVI-D cables are the "standard" DVI cables these days. They're compatible with both single and dual link hardware. This page gives the gory details on DVI compatibility if you'd like more info.

rick.alvernaz · 10-04-2007, 10:22 AM

Thanks for replying. It turns out I was backwards. My Video card is DVI-I, and my Monitor is DVI-D. So if I order this cable I will be good?

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...C-PRICEGRABBER

**UncleMacro** · 10-04-2007, 01:40 PM

That cable will work but you don't really need to spend that much money for a 6 foot cable. Any non-crap 6 foot DVI cable will give the same results. All of the 6 foot male-to-male dual link DVI-Ds would give you the same result. I tend to avoid the total cheapies (out of paranoia) so I'd probably get this one which is somewhat cheaper when you count shipping.

rick.alvernaz · 10-04-2007, 03:22 PM

Thanks a bunch. I just ordered the one you suggested.

ebackhus · 10-04-2007, 06:27 PM

Man... I can't find a decently priced dual-link cable to save my life here in San Antonio!! That article was enlightening, though.

**UncleMacro** · 10-04-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ebackhus

Man... I can't find a decently priced dual-link cable to save my life here in San Antonio!!

Yea, they kill you in most stores. I actually use a single link $0.99 special. I got two to experiment on (electronics stuff) and ended up using the one I didn't mess with. It works fine.

rick.alvernaz · 10-04-2007, 09:27 PM

Yeah, I checked out BestBuy, OfficeDepot, CompUSA....all around 40 - 50 dollars

ebackhus · 10-05-2007, 08:03 AM

I once payed almost $40 for a single-link cable... Then I learned that my new LCD screen came with a DVI cable. For the dual-links at the same store I would have spent $60+.

10-03-2007, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
rick.alvernaz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	DVI Question The output on my video card is DVI-D (Geforce 7800 GT). The Input on my monitor is DVI-I (Mag innovision 1440 x 900). Do I just use a DVI-D cable to connect them? Do I just find a cable that says DVI-D? Will the pins all fit? I'm afraid I won't be able to hook them together since the female ends look different (one has analong and other doesn't) My monitor is also 1440 x 900. Will the DVI work ok? I'm guessing it will have to be in dual link.

10-04-2007, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
UncleMacro TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,133 OS: Vista SP1 My System	Re: DVI Question Your 7800 GT probably has DVI-I outputs rather than DVI-D. Almost all video cards except very low-end cards have DVI-I outputs rather than DVI-D. In any case, you only need a single link DVI-D cable to run at 1440 X 900 but a dual link DVI-D cable will work fine too. I'd get a dual link cable anyway because they barely cost more than single link cables and will be more useful in the future at high resolutions. Dual link DVI-D cables are the "standard" DVI cables these days. They're compatible with both single and dual link hardware. This page gives the gory details on DVI compatibility if you'd like more info.

10-04-2007, 10:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
rick.alvernaz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: DVI Question Thanks for replying. It turns out I was backwards. My Video card is DVI-I, and my Monitor is DVI-D. So if I order this cable I will be good? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...C-PRICEGRABBER

10-04-2007, 01:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
UncleMacro TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,133 OS: Vista SP1 My System	Re: DVI Question That cable will work but you don't really need to spend that much money for a 6 foot cable. Any non-crap 6 foot DVI cable will give the same results. All of the 6 foot male-to-male dual link DVI-Ds would give you the same result. I tend to avoid the total cheapies (out of paranoia) so I'd probably get this one which is somewhat cheaper when you count shipping.

10-04-2007, 03:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
rick.alvernaz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: DVI Question Thanks a bunch. I just ordered the one you suggested.

10-04-2007, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,313 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: DVI Question Man... I can't find a decently priced dual-link cable to save my life here in San Antonio!! That article was enlightening, though. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

10-04-2007, 09:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
rick.alvernaz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4 OS: xp	Re: DVI Question Yeah, I checked out BestBuy, OfficeDepot, CompUSA....all around 40 - 50 dollars

10-05-2007, 08:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,313 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: DVI Question I once payed almost $40 for a single-link cable... Then I learned that my new LCD screen came with a DVI cable. For the dual-links at the same store I would have spent $60+. __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.