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Earlier today, I moved my 2408WFP over to a secondary computer (SFF in sig) and realized I could ditch the DVI cable for HDMI or Display Port, since the monitor and the HD 5770 each have both. Looking back at my main computer, the GTX 285's port configuration seems archaic in comparison. Even though my EA231WMi has a DP connection, I can't use it without buying an adapter.
That got me thinking: why do graphics cards - even ATi's top-of-the-line 5000 series - still ship with two DVI ports? DVI connectors seem unnecessarily bulky compared to the alternatives, and (correct me if I'm wrong) offer no advantage over the other digital connections. Not to mention the slight chance of bending a pin and the annoying thumb screws. I'm glad to see Nvidia's 400 series come with HDMI now, but still, why the two DVI?
Serial and parallel ports are virtually extinct. Most graphics cards no longer ship with S-Video or VGA connectors. Even Firewire and PS/2 ports are slowly fading out of existence. Can we PLEASE do away with DVI?
That got me thinking: why do graphics cards - even ATi's top-of-the-line 5000 series - still ship with two DVI ports? DVI connectors seem unnecessarily bulky compared to the alternatives, and (correct me if I'm wrong) offer no advantage over the other digital connections. Not to mention the slight chance of bending a pin and the annoying thumb screws. I'm glad to see Nvidia's 400 series come with HDMI now, but still, why the two DVI?
Serial and parallel ports are virtually extinct. Most graphics cards no longer ship with S-Video or VGA connectors. Even Firewire and PS/2 ports are slowly fading out of existence. Can we PLEASE do away with DVI?