LCD monitors and DVI output

[JediJorgie]

I've been meaning to post a question regarding DVI output and LCD monitors. I've never been very impressed by LCDs' image quality, but I don't think I've ever seen one hooked up to a DVI output. I'd like to know if the difference between the regular (is it RGB?) connector and DVI output is noticeably different. Does DVI output look good enough to justify buying an LCD monitor? Right now I have a 19" flat screen CRT, its a very nice monitor, but it weighs a ton. Bringing it to LANs or home from school is a major hassle and I'd like something lighter, but just not sure LCD is worth it. Thanks for the help.

 

[Shagga]

Yes there is a difference. DVI all the way. I found that lower cost video cards which use the normal 15 pin D-SUB connector suffer from poor clarity. I cannot speak for the more expensive cards that use D-SUB.

In, fact my 9800Pro has DVI and D-SUB I'll give it a go and report back... 🙂

 

[JediJorgie]

Cool, thanks.

My Ti4400 has both too, and while not as good as yours it will still be interesting to see the results.

 

[Shagga]

Right, in a nutshell. I could not get as good a picture with D-SUB as I can with DVI. I messed with all the settings on the LCD and got it looking okay, but just not as good IMO. Plus, DVI does all the geometry etc adjustments for you.

I think most would agree that DVI is better. 🙂

 

[foofoo]

makes a huge difference for me, dvi is much better on some monitors, noticeably better on others, on a very few that i've seen, it's only a marginal improvement.
also, try a search, this is very well walked ground
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[JediJorgie]

Damn, didn't even think of searching, sorry.

Thanks for the info guys.

 

[RollWave]

haha