HDMI to DVI

[DirtyPolo]

Is there any difference between using either a HDMI to DVI adapter, or a cable?

 

Some say there is a quality difference and that it's best to use a cable but is that true?

 

If I used an adapter instead would it lower the quality? :S

[Tootech]

I'll be the first to post on this one Matt!

 

In theory any additional breaks/connections you have in the signal path will decrease signal quality. That is because each join has a resistance which is sensitive to changes in surface quality and air temperature.

 

In reality it will probably make no difference.

 

Pricewise there's nothing in it and a DVI to HDMI cable from ebuyer is £4 plus delivery.

 

I'd go for a cable.

Edited December 27, 2008 by Tootech

[Plastic Nev]

Coming originally from a radio background, I go with Tootech on this, loss of signal in cables was always down to too many connections. The same holds true for data transfer, the less connections there are, then the better chance of decent results.

[DirtyPolo]

Okay cheers, Yeah scott, I saw that cable on ebuyer and I'm off to order it when I get home tomorrow, total of £6 delivered too, whereas in my local cheap PC shop it's £24

 

Thanks guys

[IJM]

I'll only echo the above.

 

I originally bought a 5m DVI > HDMI cables to hook up my LCD TV. It turned out to be to short. I bought an adapter ( as I already had a 3m DVI >HDMI cable ) to connect the two.

 

When viewing films on the LCD TV the quality was poor, and fairly noisy.

 

I returned the cable and bought a 10m cable with no breaks. It's now crystal clear and perfect.