Hello everyone. I'm looking to occasionally play some games on my HT system, and for things like parties to play music. I don't need a front end or anything like that since this will not be a dedicated HTPC right now (its normally upstairs in the office).
I have a 6800GT video card which from my research appears to have a DVI-I Dual link connector (3 rows of 8 pins, and 2 contacts above and below the flat blade).
My Hitachi 46" RPTV appears to have a DVI-D Dual link connector (3 rows of 8 pins, and no contacts above and below the flat blade).
I've been on monoprice.com where I plan to order a 15ft cord (please recommend other sites if they are cheaper or higher quality cables), but cannot find a cable that has 1 end -I and the other -D.
I'm wondering if I can just get a DVI-D Dual link cable on both ends and have everything work?
Or if I need to have a specific cable that has 1 at each end? Or an adapter?
I'm looking forward to playing some S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Silent Hunter 4 on this setup, as I can tell there are some LFE's that my current computer sub is not adequately reproducing.
Here's my HT setup for those interested:
-46" Hitachi RPTV
-7.1 surround setup (all Athena gear, F1's in the front, C1 in the center, and B1's for surrounds)
-subwoofer is a PB10-ISD from SVS
-Pioneer VSX-1014TX receiver
Thanks everyone in advance, and I'll post pics of the room if anyone is interested.
justin
I have a 6800GT video card which from my research appears to have a DVI-I Dual link connector (3 rows of 8 pins, and 2 contacts above and below the flat blade).
My Hitachi 46" RPTV appears to have a DVI-D Dual link connector (3 rows of 8 pins, and no contacts above and below the flat blade).
I've been on monoprice.com where I plan to order a 15ft cord (please recommend other sites if they are cheaper or higher quality cables), but cannot find a cable that has 1 end -I and the other -D.
I'm wondering if I can just get a DVI-D Dual link cable on both ends and have everything work?
Or if I need to have a specific cable that has 1 at each end? Or an adapter?
I'm looking forward to playing some S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Silent Hunter 4 on this setup, as I can tell there are some LFE's that my current computer sub is not adequately reproducing.
Here's my HT setup for those interested:
-46" Hitachi RPTV
-7.1 surround setup (all Athena gear, F1's in the front, C1 in the center, and B1's for surrounds)
-subwoofer is a PB10-ISD from SVS
-Pioneer VSX-1014TX receiver
Thanks everyone in advance, and I'll post pics of the room if anyone is interested.
justin











