I have some questions about the output of my HTPC.
Now I'm using a video card that has two outputs, DVI and D-sub, one port (D-Sub) is connected to my computer monitor and another (DVI) is connected to my LCDTV (Sharp 32") via D-Sub (I use DVI to D-Sub converter provided with my VGA card).
Currently, I'm pretty satisfied with the result --image quality is very good and sharp, but I heard many people said that HDMI is superior to D-Sub, and if I can manage to send the signal through my TV HDMI port, I will get an even better picture.
This statement makes me wonder if I can really achieve a better image with the HDMI. Since my VGA doesn't have HDMI output, the only way to use HDMI is to use a convertor which will convert DVI to HDMI.
So I'd like to ask you guys whether it is possible that I will get a better result with HDMI ? (please take into account that I have to use DVI>HDMI adaptor).
I also know that if I opt to use HDMI, I cannot set the output resolution to 1360*768 which is the native resolution of my TV, but instead I have to use 12xx*xxx (can't remember the exact value), so my TV has to scale the picture to fill the screen.
As we all know that LCDTV will be at its best when it is used at its native resolution, I'm curious about the result of using HDMI, since the picture has to be scaled and the signal has to be converted from DVI port. I'm not sure if I can get a good result. On the other hand, when VGA cable is used, despite that it is analog signal, I can set the resolution to 1360*768 which is the native res of my TV, so the picture being displayed is at 1:1 pixel mapping.
Theoretically, using VGA cable should yield a better picture because the signal is sent directly without having to be converted and scaled
I know it's a lot easier to try it myself, but HDMI adapter and cable are pretty pricey here, plus my TV is pretty far from PC, when I buy a new cable it has to be 10M. For this reason, it will be a lot better to know which is better before I invest in the cable
Thanks
Now I'm using a video card that has two outputs, DVI and D-sub, one port (D-Sub) is connected to my computer monitor and another (DVI) is connected to my LCDTV (Sharp 32") via D-Sub (I use DVI to D-Sub converter provided with my VGA card).
Currently, I'm pretty satisfied with the result --image quality is very good and sharp, but I heard many people said that HDMI is superior to D-Sub, and if I can manage to send the signal through my TV HDMI port, I will get an even better picture.
This statement makes me wonder if I can really achieve a better image with the HDMI. Since my VGA doesn't have HDMI output, the only way to use HDMI is to use a convertor which will convert DVI to HDMI.
So I'd like to ask you guys whether it is possible that I will get a better result with HDMI ? (please take into account that I have to use DVI>HDMI adaptor).
I also know that if I opt to use HDMI, I cannot set the output resolution to 1360*768 which is the native resolution of my TV, but instead I have to use 12xx*xxx (can't remember the exact value), so my TV has to scale the picture to fill the screen.
As we all know that LCDTV will be at its best when it is used at its native resolution, I'm curious about the result of using HDMI, since the picture has to be scaled and the signal has to be converted from DVI port. I'm not sure if I can get a good result. On the other hand, when VGA cable is used, despite that it is analog signal, I can set the resolution to 1360*768 which is the native res of my TV, so the picture being displayed is at 1:1 pixel mapping.
Theoretically, using VGA cable should yield a better picture because the signal is sent directly without having to be converted and scaled
I know it's a lot easier to try it myself, but HDMI adapter and cable are pretty pricey here, plus my TV is pretty far from PC, when I buy a new cable it has to be 10M. For this reason, it will be a lot better to know which is better before I invest in the cable
Thanks
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