DVI & LCD MONITORS

[Helpme7177]

i just got a dell 1905 and i was wondering if i should get a Monster DVI cable. In what aspects will the monster cable help me out? (theoretically, your opinion, etc)

im also going to get a good video card as well, ATI 9700 pro.

please help a brotha out. thanks.

 

[Matthias99]

The "Monster" DVI cable costs a lot more. That's about it. Any cheap DVI cable you get online will work the same.

You might see a difference in a really, really long DVI cable if it is better-shielded. However, you can still get *good*-quality DVI cables for at least half the price that the "Monster" ones sell for.

 

[Deskstar]

Best bet is to buy one from the AT Forum (see For Sale/Trade and place a WTB thread)

http://www.cablestogo.com/pdf_files/2002_catalog/DVICables_C.pdf or

http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/DVI_monitor_cables.html or

any one of several other places. YMMV of course.

 

[RibSpreader]

I don't think the added expense is justified but you may get some more "action" - chicks dig the long ball and a monster cable.

 

[Baked]

1) Monster cables are way over priced.
2) Using expensive DVI cable for a computer LCD monitor is a waste of money.
3) DVI cable that comes w/ the LCD monitor is good enough.

 

[Oyeve]

Originally posted by: Baked
1) Monster cables are way over priced.
2) Using expensive DVI cable for a computer LCD monitor is a waste of money.
3) DVI cable that comes w/ the LCD monitor is good enough.

Amen to that bro.

 

[ribbon13]

If you really must by a new DVI cable, the ones from Parts Express in house Dayton brand are far superior to Monster and cheaper to boot.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=181-706
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=181-708
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=181-710

But I agree, the one that comes with your LCD should be fine.

 

[MGMorden]

DVI is digital. Cable quality isn't going to really come into play for DVI. Even on regular DSUB/VGA cables I wouldn't recommend buying "premium" cables unless running a cable over 10' or running through a KVM.

 

[anthrax]

LOL, I am using a cheap generic 21" (7m) DVD-D dual link cable between my Winfast A400 6800GT and my dell 2005FPw ...and I have no issues running at 1680 x 1050..

The cable costed about 20 bucks.

 

[MGMorden]

Originally posted by: anthrax

The cable costed about 20 bucks.

Cable I'm using costed $6 off of ebay. Works fine 🙂.

 

[Koing]

My cable came with my lcd. Good quality.

Koing

 

[gshock888]

i use composite cables to run component on my tv/dvd/stereo setup.

screw monster and screw their premium on cables. i hope they rot in hell.

btw i got dvi cables from this dude he's pretty good: www.pchcables.com