DELL 2407WFP

[Shmalls]

I bought a new DELL 2407WFP and it is on its way now, I also have an Ergotron monitor arm setup for it to mount on to. this brings it farther away from my PC then I think the supplied 6 foot cable will reach. (i am assuming it is 6 feet) i was looking on newegg for a longer cable (10 feet), there are 24+1 and 24+5 cables, and I have no idea which one I need. or even if it matters.

can someone explain the differences for me, THANKS

~David

 

[n7]

You mean DVI-D dual link vs. DVI-I dual link?

You just need a DVI-D to DVI-D cable (single or dual link is fine).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Visual_Interface

 

[Shmalls]

they both say dual link. her are links to the two cables on listed at the egg.

24+1
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812119045

24+5
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16812119046

 

[n7]

Yeah, DVI-I vs. DVI-D.
Get the the 24+1 one.

 

[Shmalls]

ok, thanks, i just took a look at my dell ultra sharp 19" and it has a 24+1, so i figure thats what i will get.

 

[n7]

Yeah most devices/monitors will have DVI-D, but some stuff (like my projector) & all video cards have DVI-I also.

D = digital only cable
I = digital & analog as well, except that basically nothing these days uses an analog DVI interface.