DVI or Analog - DPChallenge Forums

10/28/2005 12:23:26 PM · #1

I just bought a new monitor that supports DVI and conventional hook-up. My video card is a GeForce MX4000 and it is giving me problems (even before I got the new monitor). It is under warranty so that's not a problem. The problem is they will only replace it with the same card (won't upgrade me even if I pay for it) and it's not DVI ready. Should I just go out and buy myself a DVI ready card? Does it make that much difference for photo-editting? I'm not a gamer BTW.

Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

10/28/2005 12:29:17 PM · #2

Anyone?

Ram21

Canon EOS-10D

10/28/2005 12:34:40 PM · #3

I haven't seen any difference between monitors hooked up DVI or analog.

Your video card is older, and maybe the problems you are experiencing are due to heat?

If there are any artifacts on the screen, like different color squares or something, then you need to replace the video card. The card is basically shot. Some cheep cards have DVI if you want to go that route but if you don't game, then don't go out and get a new one, use the warranty.

Message edited by author 2005-10-28 12:35:13.

th3ph17

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

10/28/2005 12:42:00 PM · #4

with DVI you can run a longer cable without worrying about distortion--i've used 20ft DVI cables with no distortion--it is a much better way but not always visibly so.

you can always get the card replaced, get a DVI card, sell the replacement card.

Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH

10/28/2005 12:47:27 PM · #5

Thanks. I'm going to take advantage of the warranty.

Olyuzi

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

10/28/2005 01:29:42 PM · #6

Hey Owen, what monitor did you wind up buying?
If you decide to stay with your current video card, I think you can get an analog to DVI adapter at any one of the office supply stores for about $10 bucks usd.
If you decide to go with another vid card, make sure you get one with dual monitor support, this way, you could hook up both your older and new monitor simultaneously, if your desktop has the real estate.

theSaj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

10/28/2005 02:13:28 PM · #7

Check out the going rates for your video card. Have them replace it but do not open it.

Rather, if you want to upgrade. Sell the card to a friend or someone and put that money toward an new card.

;)

cpurser

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/28/2005 02:40:44 PM · #8

I've seen the difference between DVI and analog, and the difference is great. DVI is much crisper. This comparison was done about 2 years ago on a Dell system at work.

DVI is Digital-2-digital, while with VGA you have to go through 2 D/A conversions.

Most cards output DVI now, so I would get a cheap new card.

-Chad