GTX 280 - does it have HDMI?

unc0nscious · 04-19-2009, 06:22 AM

I recently upgraded my PC, which includes a GTX 280, and I have now decided it is about time to upgrade my monitor. However, I'm only familiar with the old DVI connectors - which I've been told is out-dated, and the GTX 280 can support better.

What does it support? And what do I have to look for in a monitor to be sure of compatibility?

Thank you.

**emosun** · 04-19-2009, 01:08 PM

I'm pretty sure using adapters the card supports hdmi and vga monitors as well as dvi. Although I am not sure where you heard that dvi is outdated. Vga is outdated.

unc0nscious · 04-19-2009, 03:42 PM

Oh, sorry, I meant VGA.

So what would I need to look for in a monitor to be sure that it works?
Thanks.

**emosun** · 04-19-2009, 04:06 PM

If your looking at computer monitors and not any type of tv then the gtx 280 should support any monitor so long as it has a vga , dvi , or hdmi hookup. In todays age I would get a monitor that is 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 or higher.

unc0nscious · 04-20-2009, 04:40 AM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MO-032-DE

Would that one work? It's DVI-D, I believe.

HawMan · 04-20-2009, 12:02 PM

You need to use a DVI to HDMI adaptor to use a HDMI lead into the TV / Monitor.

Thats what im using.

**emosun** · 04-20-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unc0nscious

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MO-032-DE

Would that one work? It's DVI-D, I believe.

It'll work but it is only 1680x1050. Try to get one that is 1920x1080 or higher to really future proof yourself with HD.

unc0nscious · 04-21-2009, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emosun

It'll work but it is only 1680x1050. Try to get one that is 1920x1080 or higher to really future proof yourself with HD.

I don't think I can. The one I was looking at was 22 inches, I believe. The next model up is 24 inches, and is DOUBLE the cost. I only have £200 to spend.

**emosun** · 04-21-2009, 07:18 PM

And that's why ebay is our friend

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Samsung-SM2443...3A1|240%3A1318

**magnethead** · 04-21-2009, 08:43 PM

My 22" LG flatron is 1680x1050 or something like that and was $300.

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unc0nscious Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 85 OS: Windows 7 32 Bit	GTX 280 - does it have HDMI? I recently upgraded my PC, which includes a GTX 280, and I have now decided it is about time to upgrade my monitor. However, I'm only familiar with the old DVI connectors - which I've been told is out-dated, and the GTX 280 can support better. What does it support? And what do I have to look for in a monitor to be sure of compatibility? Thank you.

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emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,916 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: GTX 280 - does it have HDMI? I'm pretty sure using adapters the card supports hdmi and vga monitors as well as dvi. Although I am not sure where you heard that dvi is outdated. Vga is outdated. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

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unc0nscious Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 85 OS: Windows 7 32 Bit	Re: GTX 280 - does it have HDMI? Oh, sorry, I meant VGA. So what would I need to look for in a monitor to be sure that it works? Thanks.

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emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,916 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: GTX 280 - does it have HDMI? If your looking at computer monitors and not any type of tv then the gtx 280 should support any monitor so long as it has a vga , dvi , or hdmi hookup. In todays age I would get a monitor that is 1920x1080 or 1920x1200 or higher. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

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unc0nscious Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 85 OS: Windows 7 32 Bit	Re: GTX 280 - does it have HDMI? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=MO-032-DE Would that one work? It's DVI-D, I believe.

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