Quick HDMI/DVI question.

[GagHalfrunt]

Hooking up an older computer to a HDTV just to be able to use the computer for file storage. The computer has only DVI out, the TV has both DVI and a spare HDMI connector available, so I can use a DVI/DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI adapter with an HDMI cable or a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect. Any benefit to doing it one of those ways instead of the other ways or will all produce comparable quality on the TV end?

And yes, I know HDMI to HDMI is best and will make sure the next video card on the next computer upgrade has HDMI out, but this is a 3 year old GeForce 7900 and HDMI out wasn't a priority then. This card won't be replaced until it croaks, so it's DVI-to-something for now.

 

[sivart]

HDMI = DVI with audio with a different connection. So, there is no advantage to DVI-HDMI in your scenario.

This also assumes that your video card is HDCP compliant.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Thanks.

 

[Apex]

Hooking up an older computer to a HDTV just to be able to use the computer for file storage. The computer has only DVI out, the TV has both DVI and a spare HDMI connector available, so I can use a DVI/DVI cable, DVI-to-HDMI adapter with an HDMI cable or a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect. Any benefit to doing it one of those ways instead of the other ways or will all produce comparable quality on the TV end?

Honestly, it depends on the display. There are 2 things to check with regards to the signal of the input on the tv:

1. What resolution? The vast majority of both HDMI and DVI can accept 1080p. However, some do not. Make sure it accepts a signal you want to send.

2. What colorspace does the TV expect for the given input? Windows generally run 0-255. Most PC monitors with DVI run 0-255. Most HDMI inputs on TV's run 16-235. Is the DVI input 0-255? This isn't to say that you can't calibrate a 16-235 display to correctly display a 0-255 input, but it's more of a pain.