HDMI or DVI Gaming+Blu-ray: What to pick?

[EpicSurvivor]

I don't know what the difference or advantages of HDMI vs DVI are. From what I understand, HDMI has better quality? Here is the thing, I need a monitor for my new rig but could only spend $130 starting out on the Acer I found on Newegg (See Link) However the Acer I wanted does not have HDMI only DVI, so I found the Asus for $20 more (see link) which does support HDMI. I plan on playing lots of games in Full 1080p Resolution (GTX 680) and Watch some Blu-ray movies on my PC. The thing is I don't know which monitor would be the best out this 2 for me for what I plan on doing. And While some people claim that there is no visual advantage with HDMI vs DVI other differ from that opinion.
ACERhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009316
ASUS$20 morehttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...E16824236176"]

 

[lakedude]

You can convert between DVI and HDMI with a simple cable and no electronics, does that tell you anything?

One HDMI advantage is that audio will be included in the signal so you only need to run one cable.

 

[Sub Zero]

I prefer DVI for compatibility. Most drivers seem to handle it well.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

Well basically I wanted to know if there is an advantage in HDMI over DVI for gaming and blu-ray movies.

 

[Sub Zero]

Well basically I wanted to know if there is an advantage in HDMI over DVI for gaming and blu-ray movies.

I think DVI is better for gaming. But HDMI is probably better for Blu-Ray, especially if you have an advanced sound system.

It's a difficult transition. I know with Dual-Link DVI, I can do 2560x1600 on my 30" LCD, and when I play Blu-Ray on the monitor, it looks good if I play at the native 1920x1080, either in a window or full-screen.

I don't know which version of HDMI you have or the hardcore ins and outs, but if you are playing to a PC LCD Monitor, and you are happy with the results of DVI playback, I would go for DVI for this generation of devices.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

I think DVI is better for gaming. But HDMI is probably better for Blu-Ray, especially if you have an advanced sound system.

It's a difficult transition. I know with Dual-Link DVI, I can do 2560x1600 on my 30" LCD, and when I play Blu-Ray on the monitor, it looks good if I play at the native 1920x1080, either in a window or full-screen.

I don't know which version of HDMI you have or the hardcore ins and outs, but if you are playing to a PC LCD Monitor, and you are happy with the results of DVI playback, I would go for DVI for this generation of devices.

I own a laptop. So I have no idea what the difference would be. Explain something to me, I thought games only went up to 1920X1080? What is this I keep hearing about gaming at 2560X1600 or some other high numbers?

 

[Sub Zero]

I own a laptop. So I have no idea what the difference would be. Explain something to me, I thought games only went up to 1920X1080? What is this I keep hearing about gaming at 2560X1600 or some other high numbers?

Many games have gone hi-res for a long time.

I had a 21" CRT that did 2048x1536 over a standard VGA cable and could play many games at that resolution. Rollcage II, Re-Volt, first person shooters, etc.

I have my 30" LCD primarily for video / audio editing and recording, page layout and such, but I can play Street Fighter x Tekken at the full 2560x1600 if I want, though I prefer 2048x1536. Civ 5 - same thing.

If you have a laptop, I would stick with the built-in interface if you are playing on that laptop screen. If you are going to connect to an external TV LCD, HDMI would be the thing, I believe.

 

[ElFenix]

I own a laptop. So I have no idea what the difference would be. Explain something to me, I thought games only went up to 1920X1080? What is this I keep hearing about gaming at 2560X1600 or some other high numbers?

1080p is just a resolution, there are higher ones available. TVs don't go higher because no TV signal is currently broadcast at a higher resolution. game consoles don't go higher than 1080p because a) there's pretty much no TVs that are higher than 1080p; and b) the consoles actually struggle with true 1080p content and so often are rendered at 720p and then upsized to 1080p on the output.

but there are computer monitors available with over 1080p resolution. and it isn't hard to put together a computer that can readily drive higher resolutions, such as 2560x1600. so computer games can have that resolution available. here's some 27" screens with greater than FullHD resolution:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...=1&srchInDesc=

as the above poster said, regular monitors typically could beat the "FullHD" resolution 10 years ago. LCDs and "HD" have represented at best a treading-water and often a step backward in terms of available resolution.

heck, an ipad is 2048x1536. thank god apple is pushing resolution cuz it seems like no one else would.

 

[Railgun]

Strictly speaking in video quality terms, zero difference between HDMI and DVI.

 

[EpicSurvivor]

Strictly speaking in video quality terms, zero difference between HDMI and DVI.

Ok that confirms it. ElFenix Thanks for the info, now my question would be, is there any 20" 22" monitor that has higher resolution than 1080p? Sorry if its a very dumb question, I'm just learning about Tech here lately.

Thank you in advanced

 

[MontyAC]

If you have the space, go 27" for 2560x1440.

 

[lakedude]

Strictly speaking in video quality terms, zero difference between HDMI and DVI.

^This

As evidenced by the fact that you can "convert between DVI and HDMI with a simple cable and no electronics"...Same thing really 'cept the audio...

 

[EpicSurvivor]

Good deal! MY GTX 680 got here today! I still can't believe I only paid $410 for it NEW. Bought that piece like a boss

 

[EpicSurvivor]

Got the Mobo today