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14 March 2003, 03:03 PM

DazV

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Just wondering, although my GF3 Ti500 is equipped with a DVI out, I'm currently using a standard VGA lead to connect to my TFT screen.

Is it worth switching to DVI ?

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14 March 2003, 03:07 PM

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Yes otherwise it goes digital >> analogue >> digital. With DVI lead it goes digital >> digital, better quality!

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14 March 2003, 03:09 PM

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Yeah, I understand the ins and outs

but does it make much difference visually ?

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14 March 2003, 03:27 PM

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I found it was much sharper.

I only switched back to the analog 'just to check' , so my impression could have been biased though.

Steve

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14 March 2003, 03:50 PM

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If we are selling DVI enabled workstations and TFT's to the big trading houses, they always buy the DVI cables as well... it does make a difference.

Phil

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16 March 2003, 11:31 AM

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Watch out though -- DVI cables are expensive. I just bought an Eizo one for £29.95 or so inc VAT and shipping from Dabs but I had to wait for it. The Belkin ones are £50