I just got a Westinghouse 22 Inch LCD (LCM-22w2). Now I need a DVI cable.

[TriggerHappy101]

I just got a Westinghouse 22 Inch LCD (LCM-22w2) for 199.99 at best buy. It only came with a VGA cable. I have a eVGA geforce 7800GT that has dual DVI outputs. (DVI-I Connector) And my monitor has a DVI-D port. So what kind of cable do I get? And from where?

Would this one work? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812186011

Thanks!

 

[kmmatney]

You can also try: www.monoprice.com

http://www.monoprice.com/products/produ...020902&p_id=2408&seq=1&format=2&style=

Your Video card should have come with a DVI to VGA adapter, that should hold you off until you get the DVI cable.

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[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: kmmatney
You can also try: www.monoprice.com

Your Video card should have come with a VGA to RGB adapter, that should hold you off until you get the DVI cable.

You mean it should have come with a DVI-I to VGA adapter?

Trigger, get a DVI-D cable. :thumbsup: to monoprice

 

[TriggerHappy101]

What is AWG? Is AWG 24 better than AWG 28? Are you sure I need a DVI-D?
If I could get a quick reply that would be awesome. I want to order these cables today.

 

[mazeroth]

AWG is the gauge of the wire. The smaller the number the thicker the wire. 28 gauge is perfectly fine. The only time you need a thicker wire is if you're going to be using a long run of wire. The longer the run, the higher the resistance. The thicker the wire, the lower the resistance.

With that, MONOPRICE for the win. 28 gauge. Call it a day! 🙂

 

[Hauk]

Here's a decent explanation of the connectivity differences.

This place is pretty good. Fast, cheap shipping, good quality.

And yes, get a DVI-D, dual link. Here's what I got. Excellent quality.