What monitor connection do you use? - Page 4

jamdox · Aug 15, 2012, 12:00 AM

DisplayPort. It's the next-generation interface, has packetized data allowing the port to be used for audio, and now Thunderbolt. It has (from Wikipedia) a 17.28 Gbit/sec throughput, vs Dual-Link DVI's 9.9. And as mentioned above, the connector is well-designed.

natr0n · Aug 15, 2012, 12:14 AM

dvi

Mathragh · Aug 16, 2012, 09:23 AM

Displayport.
The only cable that allows my monitor to output 120Hz at 1920x1080.

m1dg3t · Aug 16, 2012, 09:35 AM

I use both DVI & HDMI

Maban · Aug 16, 2012, 09:05 PM

I use DVI mainly, VGA occasionally. I would use DP if I had a supportive monitor. I've only ever had problems with HDMI and I think it's a crappy standard anyway so I stay away from it.

trickson · Oct 7, 2012, 03:23 AM

For the first time ever I have taken the leap. I have now connected using the HDMI Cable. I find it clearer to start, I love the low profile and ease of use this cable really it! I wounder why I never did this before! Notice the low profile connection on the back of the MB. How Sweet is THAT!?

theJesus · Oct 7, 2012, 05:00 AM

I wish HDMI used locking connectors.

trickson · Oct 7, 2012, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theJesus

I wish HDMI used locking connectors.

Yeah I noticed this too. Easy to pullout.

Mussels · Oct 7, 2012, 05:20 AM

i use HDMI daily, and never once had a cable come out on me.

and by daily, i mean my laptop spends most of its time connected to my HDTV, so i'm removing and reconnecting that plug quite often.

trickson · Oct 7, 2012, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

i use HDMI daily, and never once had a cable come out on me.

and by daily, i mean my laptop spends most of its time connected to my HDTV, so i'm removing and reconnecting that plug quite often.

I tell you what, I will be the judge of this. I have mine hooked up in the RV so the test will begin now. The monitor is connected to the bedroom wall, RV will be going on a cross-country RUN! I plane to hit all the states on an adventure soon! Will see just how well it holds up.

Mussels · Oct 7, 2012, 05:35 AM

a simple test would be to gently tug the cable and see what happens. i find it takes more pressure to remove than an un-screwed VGA or DVI cable.

(mostly because of its odd shape - if the cable is pulled up/down instead of straight out, it has more resistance and wont budge easily)

trickson · Oct 7, 2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mussels

a simple test would be to gently tug the cable and see what happens. i find it takes more pressure to remove than an un-screwed VGA or DVI cable.

(mostly because of its odd shape - if the cable is pulled up/down instead of straight out, it has more resistance and wont budge easily)

Will see.

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Aug 15, 2012, 12:14 AM	#77
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Aug 16, 2012, 09:35 AM	#79
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Aug 15, 2012, 12:00 AM	#76
jamdox Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	DisplayPort. It's the next-generation interface, has packetized data allowing the port to be used for audio, and now Thunderbolt. It has (from Wikipedia) a 17.28 Gbit/sec throughput, vs Dual-Link DVI's 9.9. And as mentioned above, the connector is well-designed.

Aug 16, 2012, 09:23 AM	#78
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Aug 16, 2012, 09:05 PM	#80
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Oct 7, 2012, 05:20 AM	#84
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Mussels Doctor Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bendigo, Australia (NOT THE USA) Posts: 34,557 (10.97/day) Thanks: 3,700 Thanked 8,692 Times in 6,391 Posts System Specs	a simple test would be to gently tug the cable and see what happens. i find it takes more pressure to remove than an un-screwed VGA or DVI cable. (mostly because of its odd shape - if the cable is pulled up/down instead of straight out, it has more resistance and wont budge easily) __________________ Edumacational thread about PC Audio My external HDD's.5x samsung 1TB + 2x Seagate 1.5TB = 8 TB external storage 32 Bit OS vs 64 bit OS information How to get hardware accelerated H264 playback (DXVA) Netbook Owners United!

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