(Maybe a dumb) question re: GTX 285

doppiedopp · 08-02-2009, 11:19 AM

Hi...I'm another "never-been-here-but-I-have-a-question-so-here-I-am" user. Sorry for it. Hoping someone can help me with what I think is probably a stunningly simple question.

I have a new machine arriving on Monday, and the video card is Nvidia GTX 285 (http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...tx_285_us.html). As the spec sheet indicates,

Standard Display Connectors: HDTV; Two Dual Link DVI
HDCP*: yes
HDMI*: Via adapter
Audio Input for HDMI: SPDIF

I broke the bank on this new machine, and my old Sony monitor has gone the way of the Dodo bird....so my lovely lady is helping me with a new one, an LG W2361VG-PF (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218072894682). This features no DVI cable, as many people have complained, and only includes a D-Sub cable. I have read and tried to understand the whole DVI HDMI HDCP etc etc etc thing...but I just am unsure. The specs indicate

VGA Input: Yes
DVI-D Input: No
DVI-D with HDCP Input: Yes
HDMI Input: Yes

I'm sorry for such an audaciously stupid question, but, what do I need in terms of cable or adapter? And if there are multiple options, does anyone from a graphic designers standpoint have any feedback? (I'll be using this machine primarily for photo and video editing- Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/FinalCutPro/Premiere- but also do a moderate bit of gaming- Crysis, WoW). I'd appreciate whatever answers/feedback anyone could give me. Thank you for your time.

doppiedopp · 08-02-2009, 12:58 PM

Aw c'mon...13 people have looked and no one will respond? I know its an annoying, dumb question, but please, can't anyone help me out? The people at bestbuy here are completely clueless. I don't know anyone else to ask. I'd really appreciate the help.

Phædrus2401 · 08-02-2009, 01:04 PM

It has a VGA input, so all you need is a DVI-VGA converter. You can get them at Radioshack for like $15, but you can buy them for $4 at newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814998101

shotgn · 08-02-2009, 01:07 PM

As for monitor cable this is what you need

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812189048
Hdmi is for high def if your are hooking up say a sat or cable box receiver
If you are using it for a monitor then dvi is what you need.

Vga is the old style monitor hook up dvi is more high def and faster

as for HDCP i do not know

doppiedopp · 08-02-2009, 01:49 PM

WOOT.

Thanks for answers. I appreciate it.

08-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
doppiedopp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista 64-Bit	(Maybe a dumb) question re: GTX 285 Hi...I'm another "never-been-here-but-I-have-a-question-so-here-I-am" user. Sorry for it. Hoping someone can help me with what I think is probably a stunningly simple question. I have a new machine arriving on Monday, and the video card is Nvidia GTX 285 (http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...tx_285_us.html). As the spec sheet indicates, Standard Display Connectors: HDTV; Two Dual Link DVI HDCP: yes HDMI: Via adapter Audio Input for HDMI: SPDIF I broke the bank on this new machine, and my old Sony monitor has gone the way of the Dodo bird....so my lovely lady is helping me with a new one, an LG W2361VG-PF (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218072894682). This features no DVI cable, as many people have complained, and only includes a D-Sub cable. I have read and tried to understand the whole DVI HDMI HDCP etc etc etc thing...but I just am unsure. The specs indicate VGA Input: Yes DVI-D Input: No DVI-D with HDCP Input: Yes HDMI Input: Yes I'm sorry for such an audaciously stupid question, but, what do I need in terms of cable or adapter? And if there are multiple options, does anyone from a graphic designers standpoint have any feedback? (I'll be using this machine primarily for photo and video editing- Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign/FinalCutPro/Premiere- but also do a moderate bit of gaming- Crysis, WoW). I'd appreciate whatever answers/feedback anyone could give me. Thank you for your time.

08-02-2009, 12:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
doppiedopp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista 64-Bit	Re: (Maybe a dumb) question re: GTX 285 Aw c'mon...13 people have looked and no one will respond? I know its an annoying, dumb question, but please, can't anyone help me out? The people at bestbuy here are completely clueless. I don't know anyone else to ask. I'd really appreciate the help.

08-02-2009, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,794 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: (Maybe a dumb) question re: GTX 285 It has a VGA input, so all you need is a DVI-VGA converter. You can get them at Radioshack for like $15, but you can buy them for $4 at newegg: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814998101 __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-02-2009, 01:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
shotgn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 196 OS: xp My System	Re: (Maybe a dumb) question re: GTX 285 As for monitor cable this is what you need http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812189048 Hdmi is for high def if your are hooking up say a sat or cable box receiver If you are using it for a monitor then dvi is what you need. Vga is the old style monitor hook up dvi is more high def and faster as for HDCP i do not know __________________ Do or do not, there is no try -yoda-

08-02-2009, 01:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
doppiedopp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista 64-Bit	Re: (Maybe a dumb) question re: GTX 285 WOOT. Thanks for answers. I appreciate it.